Are piranhas legal in texas. ?

Question

Someone told me that piranhas are illegal in texas is that true. If they are illegal then why.

Answer 1

not true... i have some

Answer 2

yes they are legal in most states and the ones that arent u can get a permit , just get yurself some south american or central american cichlids.. same thing ..

Answer 3

I know they are in california (everything is illegal there because of irresponsible fish owners who release their pets into the wild and disrupt the ecosystem) But I do not believe so in texas.  

Answer 4

They are only illegal for hard liquor.  They are allowed to drink beer.:)

Answer 5

i wouldnt think so but maybe cauz they can really hurt somebody

Answer 6

well i had my thumb bitten off by one....maybe that could be a reason

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

they are illegal in texas i dont know why...i'm assuming that it's cuz it's dangerous and they dont wanna take a chance of having them breed in the wild.