Texas § PW.83.012 - PURPOSE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § PW.83.012 — PURPOSE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ PW.83.012. PURPOSE
PURPOSE. The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) establish the requirements for and authority of a governmental entity to regulate wildlife through the development, financing, and implementation of a regional habitat conservation plan or a habitat conservation plan; (2) encourage governmental entities to use the authority under this subchapter to develop and implement habitat conservation plans instead of regional habitat conservation plans; (3) coordinate, to the greatest extent practicable, habitat preserves with lands set aside or to be set aside under local, state, or federal laws or regulations; (4) prohibit plan participants from devaluing land containing endangered species or endangered species habitat through plan participant actions; and (5) require plan participants of existing regional habitat conservation plans to comply with the requirements of this subchapter so that existing regional habitat conservation plans become habitat conservation plans as quickly as possible. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1268, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § PW.83.012
What does The Texas Constitution § PW.83.012 cover?
Section PW.83.012 ("PURPOSE") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § PW.83.012?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § PW.83.012" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § PW.83.012 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.