Legal
The Legal Division provides legal advice and assistance to department staff, the Executive Office, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission regarding matters within the department’s authority, such as fish and wildlife law, criminal law, employment law, contract law, administrative law, open government law, water quality and water rights. The Legal Division represents the department in administrative legal proceedings and assists the Office of the Attorney General in litigation involving the department. In addition, Legal Division attorneys coordinate responses to requests for information under the Texas Public Information Act, review and prepare agreements involving the department, and with administrative rules.
Headquarters Location
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
General Counsel
James Murphy
Headquarters Staff
- Laura Carr
Assistant General Counsel - Todd George
Assistant General Counsel - Kerry Spears
Assistant General Counsel - Robert Macdonald
Regulations Coordinator - Christian Kadas
Attorney - Shannon Love
Attorney - Bridgett Meyer
Attorney - Justin Potter
Attorney - Theda Strickler
Attorney
Contact Us:
- D’Lisa McIntosh
Staff Services Officer/Open Records Coordinator
512-389-8855 - Aly Lopez
Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
(512) 389-4604