Commission Agenda Item 6
March 26, 2026

• Item Type: Action
• Presenter: Stan David

Land Acquisition – Stephens County – Approximately 2,850 Acres

I.      Executive Summary: Staff requests authorization to acquire an approximately 2,850-acre tract of land from a willing seller for a new wildlife management area.

II.     Discussion: The property proposed for acquisition consists of approximately 2,850 acres, including native wildlife habitat and flat to rolling hills. Staff believes this property is suitable for a new wildlife management area, and acquisition will expand the wildlife management area footprint in the northwest region of Texas and provide habitat protection and new public recreational opportunities, including hunting.

Staff prioritizes acquiring inholdings and new wildlife management areas from willing sellers to improve public recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, and ensure the conservation of existing Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) public lands. Acquisition of this property will add a new wildlife management area to TPWD’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 from a willing seller approximately 2,850 acres in Stephens County for creation of a new wildlife management area.”

Exhibit A – Commission Agenda Item No. 6

Location Map for Subject Tract
Stephens County

Exhibit B – Commission Agenda Item No. 6

Vicinity Map for Subject Tract
Approximately 10 Miles Northeast of Breckenridge

Exhibit C – Commission Agenda Item No. 6

Site Map of Proposed Acquisition
Subject Tract Outlined in Red