Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Catch and release only; on TPWD prohibited-shark list.
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
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep sand tiger in Texas?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Texas. Release it in the water where you can. Catch and release only; on TPWD prohibited-shark list.
What is the Texas record sand tiger?
520 lb, Gulf of America (1976).
How current is this Texas sand tiger 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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