| (a) An applicant for a depredation permit shall complete and submit to the department an application on a form supplied by the department, accompanied by the fee stipulated in §65.231 of this title (relating to Fees). The applicant shall furnish the information required by Parks and Wildlife Code, §43.153, including but not limited to: (1) the name, Texas driver's license or personal identification number, Social Security number, and physical address of the permanent residence of each person for whom authorization is sought to conduct activities authorized under the depredation permit; (2) evidence of commercial interest as defined in this subchapter; and (3) evidence clearly showing serious damage, as defined in this subchapter. (b) By signing the application, the applicant swears to the truth and accuracy of all information contained in the application, including the attestation that serious damage is occurring to a commercial agricultural, horticultural, or aquacultural crop or product. (c) If the department determines that measures other than a depredation permit are warranted, it shall make recommendations concerning ways to minimize the damage or threat caused by wildlife. The department will not issue a depredation permit if it is not satisfied that the applicant has made a reasonable attempt to implement the recommendations. |
