Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Mullet over 12 in may not be taken from public waters or possessed on board a boat during Oct, Nov, Dec, and Jan.
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell itSmaller, cleaner-silver mullet.
Smaller, cleaner-silver mullet. More on the white mullet page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for white mullet in Texas?
No size limit (over 12 in may not be taken or possessed on a boat Oct 1 – Jan 31).
How many white mullet can you keep in Texas?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Mullet: all species, their hybrids and subspecies aggregate.
When is white mullet season in Texas?
Open year-round.
How current is this Texas white mullet 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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