Section 65.151 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Aerial Management Permit (AMP)--A permit issued by the department to count, photograph, relocate, capture, hunt or take wildlife or exotic animals by the use of aircraft.(2) Aircraft--A mechanical or other device used for flight in the air.(3) Applicant--An individual who files an application for an AMP.(4) Department--The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or a specifically authorized employee of the department.(5) FAA--The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States Department of Transportation.(6) Gunner-- (A) A Landowner, Agent, or Subagent who captures, takes, shoots, or attempts to capture, take, or shoot wildlife or exotic animals from an aircraft; and(B) any person who participates in the capture, take, shooting, or attempted capture, take, or shooting of feral hogs as a result of the use of a drone to locate feral hogs for purposes of eventual take or capture.(7) Landowner's authorization (LOA)--Signed consent from the Landowner or Agent to manage a specified number of wildlife or exotic animals from an aircraft on certain property.(8) Landowner's authorized agent (Agent)--A person authorized by a Landowner to act on behalf of the Landowner.(9) Observer--A person other than a pilot or gunner who is on board an aircraft during AMP activities.(10) Pilot--An individual who controls an aircraft to count, photograph, relocate, capture, or take wildlife or exotic animals, and includes a co-pilot.(11) Qualified Landowner, Agent, or Subagent--A person who is not prohibited from acting as a gunner under the provisions of § 65.154(d) of this title (relating to Issuance of Permit; Amendment and Renewal).(12) Subagent--A person designated by an Agent to act as a gunner for the purpose of taking of feral hogs or coyotes.(13) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV, or drone)--An aircraft that is remotely controlled or flown by an operator who is not physically present in the aircraft while it is flying.31 Tex. Admin. Code § 65.151
The provisions of this §65.151 adopted to be effective April 4, 2005, 30 TexReg 1952; amended to be effective October 30, 2011, 36 TexReg 7343; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 23, June 3, 2016, TexReg 4042, eff. 1/4/2017; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 51, December 23, 2022, TexReg 8732, eff. 1/1/2023