Land Acquisition – Bandera County - Approximately 37 Acres at Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area

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Land Acquisition – Bandera County - Approximately 37 Acres at Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area

Notice of Proposed Real Estate Transaction

In a meeting on August 21, 2025, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider approving an acquisition of land of approximately 37 acres at Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area . The public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed transaction before the Commission takes action.  The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744.  Prior to the meeting, public comment may be submitted to Trey Vick, Executive Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to real.estate.comment@tpwd.texas.gov, or via the department’s website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/.  Visit the TPWD website at tpwd.texas.gov for the latest information regarding the Commission.

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Land Acquisition – Bandera County
Approximately 37 Acres at Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area
August 21, 2025

I.      Executive Summary: Staff requests authorization to acquire a 37-acre parcel to protect the viewshed of the Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area (SNA).

II.     Discussion: Albert and Bessie Kronkosky SNA, located in Bandera and Kendall counties, was acquired in 2011 and totals approximately 3,700 acres. The SNA is currently under construction to add new facilities and trails. Staff prioritizes acquisition of adjacent properties from willing sellers to minimize operational and management conflicts and enhance the conservation of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public lands. Staff recently located an adjacent 37-acre parcel that would help to secure a critical viewshed for the SNA.

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 37 acres in Bandera County adjacent to the Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area.”

Attachments – 3

1.     Exhibit A – Location Map

2.     Exhibit B – Vicinity Map

3.     Exhibit C – Area Map of Proposed Acquisition

Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Exhibit A

Location Map for Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area (SNA)
Bandera and Kendall Counties

Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Exhibit B

Vicinity Map for Albert and Bessie Kronkosky SNA
28 Miles Northwest of San Antonio

Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Exhibit C

Area Map of Proposed Acquisition
Albert and Bessie Kronkosky SNA Outlined in Red
Subject Tract Outlined in Yellow