- Texas Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (TX COM)
- Oyster Mariculture in Texas - FAQs
- Biosecurity Protocols for the Cultivated Oyster Mariculture Program| (PDF)
- TX COM Application Information and Questions
- On-Line Application Instructions
- Apply On-Line: Texas Parks and Wildlife Permitting
- TX COM Sites Viewer (Launch App)
- Pending TX COM applications List
- Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Regulations Governing COM Activities
Texas Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (TX COM)
Pending TX COM applications List
During the 86th Texas Legislative Session, HB 1300 granted authority to the Parks and Wildlife Commission to develop an off-bottom oyster mariculture program. A key component of this program is to track proposed oyster mariculture sites and seek public comments of the proposed activity. Comments can be made at the public meeting or through email at oyster.mariculture@tpwd.texas.gov.
| Proposed Site Number | Site Type | Total Acreage | Shellfish Harvest Area | Site Bay or Town | Public Meeting Registration Link | Date | Time | Public Comments Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-0021 | Grow-Out | 8 acres | TX-18 | Matagorda Bay | Zoom link | 08/28/2024 | 6:00PM | 09/11/2024 |
| G-0022 | Grow-Out | 5 acres | TX-16 | Matagorda Bay | Zoom link | 09/11/2024 | 6:00PM | 09/25/2024 |
| G-0023 to G-0051 | Grow-Out | 2 – 4 acre plots; Total 60 acres | TX-18 | Matagorda Bay | Zoom link | 09/30/2024 | 6:00PM | 10/14/2024 |