Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Circle hook rule applies.
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Broad blunt snout, no ridge between dorsals, thick body; brackish wanderer. More on the bull shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bull shark in Texas?
64 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many bull shark can you keep in Texas?
1 (all sharks combined, any combination). Counts toward the Sharks — all other allowable species aggregate.
When is bull shark season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record bull shark?
515 lb, Aransas Bay (2007).
How current is this Texas bull shark rule?
Source: TPWD 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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