Conservation Efforts and Regulations"Recognizing the vulnerability of paddlefish populations,
Texas enacted protective measures in 1977, designating them as a threatened species. This status makes it unlawful to catch, kill, or harm paddlefish in Texas. The intention behind this protection is to allow the population to recover and thrive in its natural environment."
https://enviroliteracy.org/are-there-paddlefish-in-texas/
