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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.
No public comment items are active at this time.
Recent News Releases Involving Public Comment
- 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
- March 16, 2023 — TPWD Seeks Public Input for the 2024 Land and Water Plan
- March 2, 2023 — TPWD Seeks Input on Texas Migratory Game Bird Regulation Proposals for 2023-24
- Feb. 27, 2023 — TPWD Seeking Public Input on Saltwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2023-24
- Feb. 21, 2023 — TPWD Seeks Input on Texas Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2023–24
- Feb. 21, 2023 — TPWD Busca Aportaciones de Comentarios Sobre las Propuestas de Cambios al Reglamento de Pesca en Agua Dulce para Texas para el Periodo 2023-24