Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement Division provides a comprehensive statewide law enforcement program to protect Texas' wildlife, other natural resources, and the environment. The Division also provides safe boating and recreational water safety on public waters by ensuring compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. Texas Game Wardens are responsible for enforcement of the Parks and Wildlife Code, all TPWD regulations, the Texas Penal Code and selected statutes and regulations applicable to clean air and water, hazardous materials and human health. Wardens fulfill these responsibilities through educating the public about various laws and regulations, preventing violations by conducting high visibility patrols, and apprehending and arresting violators. Operation Game Thief provides citizens with a toll-free number to report poaching and other violations. The Law Enforcement Division employs about 500 wardens throughout the state and operates 27 field offices that sell licenses, register boats, and provide the public with local information across the state.
Headquarters Location
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
Director of Law Enforcement
Colonel Chad Jones
(512) 389-4846
Deputy Director of Law Enforcement
Lt. Colonel Ronald VanderRoest
(512) 389-4846
Chief of Support Services
Chief Chris Davis
(512) 389-4846
Division Senior Staff
Major Luis Sosa
Region-HQ (Chief of Staff)
(512) 389-4846
Major Jason Huebner
Region 1, San Angelo
(325) 651-4844
Major David Murray
Region 2, Fort Worth
(817) 831-3128
Major Eric Collins
Region 3, Lufkin
(903) 534-0388
Major Eddie Tanuz
Region 4, Houston
(281) 931-6471
Major Jason Davis
Region 5, San Antonio
(210) 348-7375
Major Chip Daigle
Region 6, Lubbock
(806) 761-4930
Major James Ranft
Region 7, Temple
(254) 778-8913
Major Ellis Powell
Region 8, Corpus Christi
(361) 289-5566
Major Jason Bussey
Game Warden Training Center
(325) 948-3301
Kerry Spears
Division Attorney, Austin HQ
(512) 389-4584
Download Map of Regional Offices
Game Warden Headquarters
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin TX 78744-3218
(512) 389-4846