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- TPWD News Releases Involving Public Comment
- Texas Register — A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the notice bulletin of state agency rulemaking. The Texas Register contains emergency, proposed, and adopted rules; notices of withdrawn and repealed rules; notices of rule review and other information submitted by state agencies for publication.
Comment on Proposed Regulations and Transactions
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate, the Commission adopts policies and rules to carry out all programs of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Every August, the Commission conducts an annual public hearing to receive input from our partners, stakeholders and constituents concerning any issues relating to Department policies, goals, programs, and responsibilities. Anyone who is interested in speaking to the Commission is encouraged to attend. Additional information on this and other public hearings is available at the links below.
Proposed Regulations
Learn more and comment online through 5 p.m. January 21, 2026.
- Rules Required Or Authorized By Legislation - Senate Bill 1245 - Take Of Aoudad Sheep By Helicopter
- CWD Disease Detection And Response Rules
- Harmful or Potentially Harmful Fish, Shellfish, and Aquatic Plants – Special Provisions for Dotted Duckweed
- Rules Required Or Authorized By Legislation - Special Permits - Senate Bill 2801 - Field Trial Permits
- Introduction of Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants – Update to Aquatic Plant Definition
- Designation of Nonprofit Partners
- Nonprofit Partner Rules
- Regulation Of Party Boats
- Implementation of Legislation During the 89th Texas Legislative Session – House Bill 3088 – Relating to the Authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to Procure Goods and Services Related to Items for Resale by the Department
- Local Park Grants Funding
Notice of Proposed Real Estate Transactions
Comment online or via email through 5 p.m. January 21, 2026.
- Land Acquisition – Brazoria County - Approximately 2500 Acres at Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area
- Land Acquisition – Marion County - Approximately 78 Acres at Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area
- Disposition of Land – San Patricio County - Approximately 8.1 Acres at Lake Corpus Christi State Park
- Exchange of Land – Bexar County - Approximately 3 Acres at Government Canyon State Natural Area
- Land Acquisition – Edwards County - Approximately 1200 Acres at Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
- Land Acquisition – Limestone County - Approximately 6 Acres at Fort Parker State Park
- Request for Utility Easement – Jefferson County - Approximately 2.4 Acres at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area
Recent News Releases Involving Public Comment
- June 20, 2025 — Official Media Advisory: TPWD Presenting About Prescribed Fire at Community Briefing
- April 30, 2025 — TPWD Staff to Host Virtual Cultivated Oyster Mariculture Public Meeting
- Feb. 27, 2025 — Public Input Sought on Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting and Fishing
- Feb. 26, 2025 — Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26
- Jan. 21, 2025 — Texas Trustees Seek Public Comment on $40 Million Draft Restoration Plan for Coastal Habitat Projects, Sea Turtle Early Restoration Project Extension
- Dec. 20, 2024 — TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Proposed Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes
- Sept. 17, 2024 — Public Meetings Scheduled for Powderhorn State Park
- May 10, 2024 — Public Comment Sought on Proposed Regulation Changes to Disease Detection, Response Rules in Deer Breeding Facilities
- May 6, 2024 — Public Comment Sought for Proposed Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations
- April 22, 2024 — Public Comment Sought for Proposed Mountain Lion Regulations
- March 8, 2024 — Statewide Changes to Spotted Seatrout Regulations to go in Effect March 26, Public Comment Portal for Tag System now Open
- Feb. 29, 2024 — Public Input Sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2024-2025
- Feb. 6, 2024 — TPWD Announces Accessibility Initiative
- Jan. 29, 2024 — TPW Commission Approves Statewide Changes to Spotted Seatrout Regulations, Adopts Creation of Oyster Advisory Committee
- Jan. 25, 2024 — Official Media Statement: Boca Chica State Park Commission Item
- Dec. 15, 2023 — TPWD Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to Spotted Seatrout Bag, Size Limits