History
In 2023, the TPWD Commission and TPWD Executive Office staff determined the need to develop a policy to define the Commission’s use of eminent domain, as defined in statute. The policy development was led by the Legal Division.
Revisions
- 2024 May 23: The following motion was adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at the Commission Meeting on May 23, 2024, making the revised policies effective immediately:
“The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopts revised Commission Policy CP-001, Overview and Meetings of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, attached as Exhibit A.”
- 2024 May 3: Minor revisions were made to CP-002 which revised policy language from “support diversity and inclusion” to “support efforts” pertaining to agency equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination practices.
- 2023 November 1: Minor revisions were made to CP-004 Establishing New Policies and Amending or Rescinding Existing Policies which updated the process of approval of Commission policies “by resolution” to “by a motion of approval” to align with current procedures.
- 2023 August 24: The following motion was adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at the Commission Meeting on August 24, 2023, making the revised policies effective immediately:
“The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopts Commission Policy CP-021, Use of Eminent Domain Authority for Park Acquisition, attached as Exhibit A.”
- 2022 August 25: The following motion was adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at the Commission Meeting on August 25, 2022, making the revised policies effective immediately:
“The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopts revised policies as listed in Exhibit A and rescinds Commission Policy CP-011. This Commission action is effective immediately and will remain in effect until repealed by the Commission voting in public session.”