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Bays closed to oystermen
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demand and pressure to the Texas oyster harvest,” he said. “Texas is one of the last wild-caught oyster opportunities in the U.S.
At the time of the hearing, public comment was 80 percent in favor of the three-bay closure, with 6,994 in favor and 1,508 opposed. For the temporary closures, 65 percent were in support and 21 percent opposed.
The Commission hearing filled the auditorium and TPWD headquarters, along with overflow rooms. Nearly 150 people testified at the hearing.
Most of the opponents were oyster fishermen and family members, many non-English speaking, who questioned the rules and expressed concern for their future livelihood.
Proponents cited the concern for the fishery and protecting the oyster resource. The group FlatsWorthy rented a bus, coming from the Rockport area.
After all the speakers were heard, Commission Chairman Beaver Aplin commented, “That’s why it’s so critical to sort this out. We’re really struggling with producing enough oysters for consumption.”
Following the testimony, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the closure proposals.
But TPWD was left with a challenge from the Commission, in the form of a future plan with several components, with Aplin citing concern for the people and employees in the industry who appeared before the Commission.
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