The following provisions are applicable to deputy game wardens, in addition to the provisions of Parks and Wildlife Code, §11.020.

(1) Tenure: A deputy game warden commission will expire on August 31 of the odd-numbered year which occurs next after commissioning. The commission may be renewed or not renewed at the will of the Director.

(2) Insurance: A deputy game warden shall obtain personal liability insurance in the amount of $100,000, which shall also protect the Department, its officers, agents, and employees from damages resulting from the law enforcement activities of the deputy game warden.

(3) Activities: A deputy game warden is authorized to work as a deputy to a regular game warden and to perform such game and fish duties as may be assigned by the regular game warden, in geographical areas designated by the Department. However, a deputy game warden may accompany a regular game warden in any area of thestate. A deputy game warden is prohibited from enforcing the Water Safety Act, and from operating on the coastal waters, bays, and estuaries of this state.

(4) Evidence: A deputy game warden will turn over to the regular game warden all evidence in a case in order that the complaint may be handled by the regular game warden from that point forward.

(5) Weapons: A deputy game warden may carry weapons as authorized by the Penal Code.

(6) A deputy game warden shall comply with all components of the Law Enforcement Division operating procedures which are applicable to the activities of deputy game wardens.

Source Note: The provisions of this §55.62 adopted to be effective June 18, 1996, 21 TexReg 5166.