SHARK ACTION: Support Representative Edward Lucio to Ban Texas Shark Fin Trade Texas

David McGuire 2016-02-15T21:02:13+00:00 August 15th, 2015|

This year a new bill has been introduced that will prohibit the possession and sale of shark fins in Texas. The Bill, HB 5179 sponsored by House Member Eddie Lucio, will help stop the global decline of sharks and protect Gulf sharks by stopping the trade through Texas ports. Due to protection in place by nine [...]

Texas Governor Signs Bill to Ban Sale of Shark Fins

June 22nd, 2015|

Texas is the now the 10th state to prohibit the sale, trade, purchase and transportation of shark fins. H.B 1579 (Lucio, D-District 38), will ensure that Texas no longer contributes to the trade in shark fins and will reduce the nation's contribution to the global decline of shark species. "This is a another great show of [...]