Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
May 22-23, 2024, Commission Meeting
Donations Over $500
| Donor | Detail & Purpose of Donation | *Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation-Gear Up For Game Wardens | Davidson 5’ x 8’ utility trailer (VIN No. 7M3BU0810PNDT9811); Three night vision goggles (Serial Nos. A1012, A1013, and A1014); HELIX side-scan sonar and digital GPS SD card (Serial No. 23022301-0091); PVS-14 waterproof night vision monocular (Serial No. A0906); Four Team Wendy helmets, Wilcox G24 helmet mounts, and Wilcox J-arms; Two Black Sword awards | $19,966.69 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Support for habitat restoration projects on various Wildlife Management Areas | $30,625.00 |
| Safari Club International West Texas Chapter | Support for desert bighorn sheep restoration at Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area | $10,000.00 |
| Mule Deer Foundation | Support to clean out 3-4 dirt tanks and line with bentonite at Black Gap Wildlife Management Area | $5,000.00 |
| Mule Deer Foundation | Support to apply Spike 20P aerially to treat 400-500 acres at Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area | $5,000.00 |
| Mule Deer Foundation | Support to apply Spike 20P aerially to treat 350 acres at Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area | $5,000.00 |
| Mule Deer Foundation | Support to drill one new water well for wildlife and livestock at Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area | $5,000.00 |
| Mule Deer Foundation | Support to drill one new water well for wildlife and livestock at Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area | $5,000.00 |
| Mule Deer Foundation | Support to improve perennial water within the public hunting compartments at Sierra Diablo Wildlife Management Area | $5,000.00 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Grant for operations, habitat management, and capital equipment at Powderhorn State Park | $178,000.00 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Grant for operations, habitat management, and capital equipment at Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area | $157,500.00 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Grant for the Wildlife Division Private Lands Program to purchase native wildflower seeds mixes | $4,200.00 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | Support for desert bighorn sheep restoration, management, and research | $130,500.00 |
| Texas Association of Bass Clubs | Support for Inland Fisheries Division internship program | $20,000.00 |
| Melissa Murphy | Six framed oil paintings depicting views of Tyler State Park | $5,270.00 |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | Support for Aquatic Education Tackle Loaner Program | $5,000.00 |
| Shumla School/Ken Law | One “Wingman” welded sculpture by artist Ken Law | $1,950.00 |
| Friends of Inks Lake (FOIL) | Eighteen Vortex Bantam High Definition 6.5 x 32 binoculars | $899.91 |
| Total | $593,911.60 | |
*Estimated value used for goods and services
In official recognition of the adoption of this resolution in a lawfully called public meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, we hereby affix our signatures this 23rd day of May, 2024.
Jeffery D. Hildebrand, Chairman
Oliver J. Bell, Vice-Chairman
James E. Abell, Member
Oliver J. Bell, Member
Wm. “Leslie” Doggett, Member
Paul L. Foster, Member
Anna B. Galo, Member
Robert L. “Bobby” Patton, Jr., Member
Travis B. “Blake” Rowling, Member
Dick Scott, Member