Enforcement of Texas Game Laws

Texas Game Wardens are certified state peace officers and are responsible for enforcing all hunting and fishing laws and regulations. Game Wardens also:

• Protect and serve people in the State of Texas by enforcing all other state laws and have the authority to do so anywhere within the state’s boundaries.
• May enter onto any land or body of water to inspect the licenses or equipment being used by individuals participating (or believed to have been participating) in an activity regulated by law.
• May inspect wildlife resources taken or possessed by individuals.