TX-14 will reopen for oyster harvesting on March 9, 2026.
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- Public Hearing
What You Should Do Next
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Prepare for Harvesting
Plan your oyster harvesting activities for after March 9, 2026.
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Check Regulations
Review the latest regulations from TPWD before harvesting.
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Stay Informed
Monitor updates from TPWD regarding the status of TX-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will TX-14 reopen for oyster harvesting?
- TX-14 will reopen on March 9, 2026, at 12:01 am.
- What is the reason for the closure?
- The area was closed due to overwork or damage to the oyster population.
- Who monitors the oyster harvesting area?
- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department monitors the area.
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Full Notice Text
Chapter 76, Parks and Wildlife Code, and the Oyster Management Proclamation, Section 58.21(c)(1), provides for the emergency closure of an area to oyster harvesting when it can be shown that the area is being overworked or damaged. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Oyster Advisory Committee have established criteria for determining area status. Based on these criteria it was determined that TX-14, as depicted on the Texas Department of State Health Services Shellfish Harvesting Area map (MR-1941, November 1, 2025) will be open to both recreational and commercial oyster harvest effective 12:01 am on Monday, March 9, 2026. This area will continue to be monitored by TPWD.