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- Texas Register — A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the notice bulletin of state agency rulemaking. The Texas Register contains emergency, proposed, and adopted rules; notices of withdrawn and repealed rules; notices of rule review and other information submitted by state agencies for publication.
Comment on Proposed Regulations and Transactions
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate, the Commission adopts policies and rules to carry out all programs of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Every August, the Commission conducts an annual public hearing to receive input from our partners, stakeholders and constituents concerning any issues relating to Department policies, goals, programs, and responsibilities. Anyone who is interested in speaking to the Commission is encouraged to attend. Additional information on this and other public hearings is available at the links below.
Proposed Regulations
Learn more and comment online through 5 p.m. May 21, 2025.
Notice of Proposed Real Estate Transactions
Comment online or via email through 5 p.m. May 21, 2025.
- Lease of Land – Anderson County - Approximately 543 Acres at the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area
- Disposition of Land – Parker County - Approximately 3.8 Acres Near Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway
- Disposition of Land – Williamson County - Approximately 56 Acres at Twin Lakes Park
- Acquisition of Land – Walker County - Approximately 1 Acre at Huntsville State Park
Recent News Releases Involving Public Comment
- Feb. 27, 2025 — Public Input Sought on Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting and Fishing
- Feb. 26, 2025 — Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26
- Jan. 21, 2025 — Texas Trustees Seek Public Comment on $40 Million Draft Restoration Plan for Coastal Habitat Projects, Sea Turtle Early Restoration Project Extension
- Dec. 20, 2024 — TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Proposed Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes
- Sept. 17, 2024 — Public Meetings Scheduled for Powderhorn State Park
- May 10, 2024 — Public Comment Sought on Proposed Regulation Changes to Disease Detection, Response Rules in Deer Breeding Facilities
- May 6, 2024 — Public Comment Sought for Proposed Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations
- April 22, 2024 — Public Comment Sought for Proposed Mountain Lion Regulations
- March 8, 2024 — Statewide Changes to Spotted Seatrout Regulations to go in Effect March 26, Public Comment Portal for Tag System now Open
- Feb. 29, 2024 — Public Input Sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2024-2025
- Feb. 6, 2024 — TPWD Announces Accessibility Initiative
- Jan. 29, 2024 — TPW Commission Approves Statewide Changes to Spotted Seatrout Regulations, Adopts Creation of Oyster Advisory Committee
- Jan. 25, 2024 — Official Media Statement: Boca Chica State Park Commission Item
- Dec. 15, 2023 — TPWD Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to Spotted Seatrout Bag, Size Limits
- Nov. 20, 2023 — Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Texas Trustees to Host 2023 Annual Public Meeting Online
- Oct. 19, 2023 — TPWD Seeks Public Comment for Proposed Carcass Movement and Disposal Regulations
- Sept. 19, 2023 — Public Input Sought on Ocelot Recovery Proposal
- Aug. 23, 2023 — TPWD Seeks Public Comments on the 2024 Land and Water Plan
- April 11, 2023 — Texas Parks and Wildlife Seeks Public Input on ADA Transition Plan