May 14, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Urge Safety Ahead of Safe Boating Week

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urge boaters to make safety their top priority as they kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23.

May 12, 2025

Texas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Society for Range Management Outstanding Achievement Award

AUSTIN — The Society for Range Management (SRM) recognized the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program with its Outstanding Achievement Award for commitment to community engagement.

Official Media Advisory: Living Near Bats Community Workshop Coming to Walker County

HUNTSVILLE — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Bat Conservation International and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will be hosting a family-friendly “Living Near Bats” workshop May 17.

May 9, 2025

Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15

AUSTIN- Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on a still-to-be determined date in July.

May 6, 2025

The Nature Conservancy, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announce Purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend National Park

AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.

May 5, 2025

Boggy Slough Conservation Area Receives 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award

AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award as part of the annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards.

May 1, 2025

Centennial Time Capsule Moves to Blanco State Park

AUSTIN— The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, hit the road once again and headed to Blanco State Park as part of its 50-year trek to every state park. The time capsule, which houses one object from every state park and support program, went on display at Abilene State Park in November.

April 30, 2025

TPWD Staff to Host Virtual Cultivated Oyster Mariculture Public Meeting

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will host a virtual public meeting to present information regarding proposed amendments to the Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (COM) Fee Rule and the COM program rule regarding allowable parentage of triploid oysters used for mariculture purposes in Texas.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Earns VETS Indexes Recognized Employer Award for 2025

AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

April 29, 2025

Texas State Parks Roll Out All-Terrain Track Chairs for Ultimate Outdoor Access

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are taking accessibility to the next level with the addition of nine motorized track wheelchairs, offering visitors new ways to explore trails and outdoor spaces.