Statewide rules to fight zebra mussels take effect

Published July 1, 2014 5:02am ET



AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Newly expanded boating rules to fight the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species statewide are now in effect.

The rules taking effect Tuesday were proposed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. They require boaters on lakes and rivers statewide to drain watercraft to eliminate the spread of the pests.

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