TPWD Encourages Monitoring, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm

TPWD Encourages Monitoring, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World…

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High Five 2025 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

High Five 2025 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— Strive to explore more in 2025 by starting the new year with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This annual tradition…

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TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Proposed Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes

TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Proposed Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division seeks public input from stakeholders and constituents on proposed rule changes to the…

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Causes Several Mortality Events in Texas Birds

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Causes Several Mortality Events in Texas Birds

AUSTIN — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple locations throughout the state.  Disease experts…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Areas in Galveston and Matagorda Bays

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Areas in Galveston and Matagorda Bays

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-4 in Galveston Bay and TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster…

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TPWD Completes Purchase of Lake Colorado City State Park

TPWD Completes Purchase of Lake Colorado City State Park

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) today announced it has purchased Lake Colorado City State Park in Mitchell County. Prior to the purchase, TPWD…

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TPWD Awarded More than $8 Million for Oyster Restoration Project

TPWD Awarded More than $8 Million for Oyster Restoration Project

MISSION-ARANSAS ESTUARY — Texas oysters will soon receive a significant boost, thanks to a recently awarded $8.2 million large-scale oyster restoration project. The project is…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Lavaca Bay

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Lavaca Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-19 in Lavaca Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday,…

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Make Texas State Parks a Part of Your Holiday with the Annual Collectible Ornament, Contest

Make Texas State Parks a Part of Your Holiday with the Annual Collectible Ornament, Contest

AUSTIN – The annual Texas State Parks ornament for 2024 is here and available for purchase on the Texas State Parks Online Store and at…

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News & Media     News Releases  Applications Close Dec. 15 for 68th Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class

News & Media News Releases Applications Close Dec. 15 for 68th Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – The clock is ticking for those wishing to join the 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class. Anyone interested in conservation law enforcement, public…

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