Land Acquisition – Burnet County - Approximately 2 Acres at Post Oak Ridge State Park

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Land Acquisition – Burnet County - Approximately 2 Acres at Post Oak Ridge State Park

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 2 acres at Post Oak Ridge State Park. 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 Stan David, 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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I.      Executive Summary: Staff requests authorization to acquire a 2-acre tract to improve operations and development at Post Oak Ridge State Park.

II.     Discussion: The approximately 3,120-acre Post Oak Ridge State Park is located in Burnet and Lampasas counties and was recently purchased by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Efforts are ongoing to plan and develop this new state park. Staff prioritizes acquisition of nearby properties from willing sellers to minimize operational and management conflicts and enhance the conservation of TPWD public lands. Staff located a 2-acre tract near the new state park that contains a residence, which will help provide suitable housing for the new Park Superintendent.

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 acres in Burnet County near Post Oak Ridge State Park.”

Attachments – 3

1. Exhibit A – Location Map

2. Exhibit B – Vicinity Map

3. Exhibit C – Area Map of Proposed Acquisition

Commission Agenda Item No. 7
Exhibit A

Location Map for Post Oak Ridge State Park
Burnet County and Lampasas County

Commission Agenda Item No. 7
Exhibit B

Vicinity Map for Post Oak Ridge State Park
15 Miles West of Lampasas

Commission Agenda Item No. 7
Exhibit C

Area Map of Proposed Acquisition
Subject Tract in Yellow
Post Oak Ridge State Park in Green
Colorado Bend State Park in Red