This exact issue was brought up on multiple occasions back in 2006 with the meetings that were held in Texas between the Wildlife Diversity group @ TPWD and herpers, dealers, hobbyists and the like. The common consensus from the Dept was that it is too hard and too large of an issue to work with DOT on promotion of anti-reptile slaughter on the roadways. We were encouraged to report intentional swervings to hit or kill animals even herps to the local gamewarden or the 1800 poaching #. Intentional killing by motor vehicle can be punishable by citation. That information was good to know, I have seen 6 or so that were purposely killed before I knew I could turn them in with thier make, model, and license.

Unfortunately witnessed 2 subocs get hit last weekend, both were in the lanes and neither car swerved to hit them. So much for the "Sanctuary".

Hope this info helps.

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