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

  • Colette Barron Bradsby
    Deputy General Counsel
  • Todd George
    Assistant General Counsel
  • Robert Macdonald
    Regulations Coordinator
  • Laura Carr
    Attorney
  • Christian Kadas
    Attorney
  • Shannon Love
    Attorney
  • Kerry Spears
    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