Commission Agenda Item 7
November 7, 2024
- Item Type: Action
- Presenter: Zach Spector
Acquisition of Land – Uvalde County – Approximately 1,721 Acres in Uvalde County
I. Executive Summary:
Staff requests authorization to pursue the acquisition of an approximately 1,721-acre tract of land for a new state park from a willing seller.
II. Discussion:
The proposed property consists of approximately 1,721 acres in Uvalde County, including over a mile along the Frio River, rugged hills, and a diversity of native habitat. Staff believes that this property is suitable for a new state park. The property is located just outside the town of Concan, approximately one mile southeast of Garner State Park, Texas’ most visited state park. This acquisition will create additional recreational opportunities and habitat protection.
Staff prioritizes acquiring state park inholdings and new state parks from willing sellers to improve recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, and ensure the conservation of existing Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public lands. Acquisition of this tract will help to add a new state park to the department’s public land system and provide greater outdoor experiences and opportunities for the citizens of Texas.
III. Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:
“The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorizes the Executive Director to take all necessary steps to acquire approximately 1,721 acres in Uvalde County from a willing seller for future development and operation as a new state park.”
Attachments – 3
Exhibit A – Commission Agenda Item No. 7
Location Map for Subject Tract
Uvalde County
Exhibit B – Commission Agenda Item No. 7
Vicinity Map for Subject Tract and Garner State Park
Concan, TX
Exhibit C – Commission Agenda Item No. 7
Area Map of Proposed Acquisition
Subject Tract in Yellow
Garner State Park in Red
