TPW Commission Meets May 23-24

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will meet in Austin to consider a full agenda on May 23-24. On Wednesday, the commission will be briefed on a number of items, including implementation of recommendations by the State Auditor. Commissioners will also be briefed on the Nobody's Waterproof Campaign which kicks off in May to promote boater safety throughout the state. Wildlife Division staff will discuss the Process of Recommending Seasons and Bag Limits for Migratory Birds.

On Thursday May 24, the Commission is scheduled to take action on several items, including:

• Outdoor Recreation Grant Funding. The Commission will consider approval of $400,000 dollars for a local park grant to fund a park in Creeedmoor, Texas.
• Commercial Collection and Sale of Nongame Wildlife. The Commission will consider implementing a "white list" of lawful species and establish a uniform species possession limit for all species not on the list.

The Commission will also hear several briefing items on Thursday, including a Science Review Update in which commissioners will be briefed on a peer review of TPWD's scientific processes. Commissioners will also get a Seagrass Update to find out about progress on the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area Seagrass Program. Commissioners will also hear about the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, a one-of-a-kind bass tournament at Lake Fork which benefited TPWD programs.

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