Baggett v. State

OPINION ON APPELLANT’S PETITION FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

W.C. DAVIS, Judge.

Appellant pleaded guilty to possession of improperly labeled speckled sea trout, (#634-85), and redfish, (#635-85), and also pleaded guilty to refusal to allow inspection of fish, (# 636-85). Appellant was assessed a $500 fine for each conviction of improperly labeled fish and $105 fine for refusal to allow inspection.

On direct appeal appellant argued that House Bill 1000, 67th Leg., p. 374, ch. 153, effective Sept. 1, 1981, which amended several sections of the Parks and Wildlife Code primarily dealing with redfish and…