Commission Agenda Item 8
November 7, 2024
- Item Type: Action
- Presenter: Andrea Lofye
Acquisition of Land – Burnet County – Approximately 2,020 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
I. Executive Summary:
Staff requests authorization to pursue the acquisition of an approximately 2,020-acre tract of land for a new state park from a willing seller.
II. Discussion:
The proposed property consists of approximately 2,020 acres in Burnet County, including two miles along the Colorado 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 across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and is approximately ten miles upstream from Lake Buchanan. 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 2,020 acres in Burnet County from a willing seller for future development and operation as a new state park.”
Attachments – 3
Exhibit A – Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Location Map for Subject Tract
Burnet County
Exhibit B – Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Vicinity Map for Subject Tract and Colorado Bend State Park
15 Miles West of Lampasas
Exhibit C – Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Area Map of Proposed Acquisition
Subject Tract in Yellow
Colorado Bend State Park in Red
