...if you ask me! The law was written to address things like using firearms from the roadway. I don't think the original legislation could've ever envisioned people crazy enough to go out looking for snakes!
>>It was always the hassle I hated. I am glad they are finally addressing this reasonably now for a change.
My offer still stands to publish your wealth of "precedent" pertaining to TX snake hunting laws etc. online. 
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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet