Federal rule (Gulf federal waters) · Texas lists none of its own
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 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
Scarlet deep-drop slim body, huge eye, long forked tail. More on the queen snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Queen snapper in other states10 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for queen snapper in Texas?
No size limit.
How many queen snapper can you keep in Texas?
Within 10-snapper aggregate (10 snappers combined per person per day). Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate.
When is queen snapper season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record queen snapper?
19.4 lb, Gulf of America (2021).
How current is this Texas queen snapper rule?
Source: NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 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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