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I had to search to verify if this was true and it is. No fishing from the shore, beach, jetties or ship channel until April 2nd. You can only be on the beach if you are doing water sports, running, walking or doing yoga, otherwise you are not permitted on the beach.

https://cityofportaransas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Third-Mayoral-Declaration.pdf
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Central Scrutinizer · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:20 pm Post subject:

Short of a decree from the Governor, not sure a Mayor has the authority to issue that, in terms of the Texas Open Beaches Act....
Just say'in.

Rxfire · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:24 pm Post subject:

Are there any Texas Constitutional Lawyers out there?

I am not a lawyer, but the mayor may not be aware of a Texas State Constitutional Ammendment passed in 2015:

The amendment added a Section 34 to Article 1 of the Texas Constitution. The following text was added:

Sec. 34.
(a) The people have the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, subject to laws or regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing.
(b) Hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.
(c) This section does not affect any provision of law relating to trespass, property rights, or eminent domain.
(d) This section does not affect the power of the legislature to authorize a municipality to regulate the discharge of a weapon in a populated area in the interest of public safety.

Gov. Greg Abbott said:

Proposition 6 protects your rights as a Texan to hunt and fish. Texans have long lived off the bounty of the land. Hunting and fishing are family traditions, and we know how to conserve our natural resources for future generations.

Supporters of the measure, including the NRA, acknowledged that no one had tried to curb the right to hunt and fish in Texas. Instead, they justified the amendment as a safeguard against future threats by anti-hunting groups.

deputydawg · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:26 pm Post subject:

Unbelievable!!! I dont even know what to say about that stupidity!

BayFly · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:24 pm Post subject:

I never thought I would see the day fishermen or women for this matter would be so aggressively discriminated against in the State of Texas. Shocked

It's sometimes surprising what some people will do when given a little power, as the result of being promoted beyond their capacity to think rationally.

ziacatcher · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:33 pm Post subject:

Just saw that. I wonder if you're walking/jogging along the beach and throwing lures in the surf if that would be okay

Central Scrutinizer · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:21 am Post subject:

Read the 'Order' and it's almost worth the citation just to fight this nonsense.

Fishing from the shore -- whether it's from the ship channel, jetties or the beach -- will be prohibited.

Walk out to the first bar and start chunking lures. Sorry Officer, but I'm not fishing from the shore. Rolling Eyes

deputydawg · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:49 am Post subject:

Desertfisherman · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:19 am Post subject:

The bay is still open. You know the next adder will be the piers. Will have to change the rules on them, instead of three rod limit there will be a one yoga mat limit.

TexasJim · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:20 am Post subject:

Nueces County Judge Canales' order is reasonable. PA's "Third Mayoral Decree" is ridiculous. Well-intended, but not very well thought out. Glad I live in Aransas County!
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medic6 · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:47 am Post subject:

So, I have some time off? Can I come fishing?
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captfrankie · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:06 am Post subject: Not a vacation

Funny how we all rush to judgement. This is not a vacation. It's going to get worse before it gets better. The more people travel around the more the virus will spread. Would you like people your not sure of to come hang out in your backyard? The two confirmed cases here in Port A had traveled. Isolate and conquer. That's strictly my opinion. My opinion and a dollar might get you a cup of coffee.
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Rxfire · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:14 am Post subject:

With that logic, ban ALL activities on the beach. Dont allow runners, yoga-ers, walkers. Ya see, those residents and travelers are allowed. Just not fishing. No resident fishermen/women? All the folks fishing are travellers?

Central Scrutinizer · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:38 am Post subject: Re: Not a vacation

deputydawg · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Not a vacation