July 16, 2025

Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens Applications for 2025 – 26 Season

AUSTIN – Hunters now have new opportunities and scenery to experience this fall through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program.

July 10, 2025

FAA Issues Temporary Flight Restriction Over Hill Country Search Area

AUSTIN – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for counties in the Texas hill country where search operations are taking place following recent flooding.

July 8, 2025

La Temporada Comercial de Camarones del Golfo Comienza el 15 de Julio

AUSTIN — La temporada de pesca comercial de camarones en el Golfo de América para aguas estatales y federales, volverá a abrir 30 minutos después del atardecer el 15 de julio.

Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens July 15

AUSTIN — The Gulf of America commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset July 15.

July 7, 2025

TPWD Staff to Host Certificate of Location Workshops

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will host one virtual and two in-person workshops on the Certificate of Location Program (CoL).

July 3, 2025

Ante el Aumento de Fatalidades Acuáticas y Arrestos, los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas Enfatizan la Seguridad

AUSTIN – Debido al incremento en las muertes vinculadas a la navegación y al aumento de arrestos por operar embarcaciones bajo los efectos del alcohol, los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas recuerdan a los navegantes que sigan las normas y tomar precauciones de seguridad para prevenir accidentes mientras disfrutan del agua durante la temporada de calor.

Amid Increased Water Fatalities, Arrests, Texas Game Wardens Stress Safety

AUSTIN – With a sharp rise in boating-related fatalities and a spike in arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), Texas Game Wardens remind boaters to follow the rules and safety precautions that can help them avoid preventable accidents as they head to the water to beat the summer heat.

June 30, 2025

Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

AUSTIN – The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water. During the holiday festivities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season.

June 25, 2025

Texas New World Screwworm Response Team Formed to Amplify Preparedness

AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott.

TPWD Receives 115 Oyster Buyback License Applications

AUSTIN — Of 545 available oyster licenses, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat license offers in round nine of its Oyster License Buyback Program, which, if all applicants participate, would represent a reduction by 21 percent of total oyster licenses in the state.