April 29, 2026

Three Texas Game Wardens Honored with Officer of the Year Awards

AUSTIN – Three Texas Game Wardens were recognized for their service and contributions to conservation law enforcement at recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meetings.

April 15, 2026

Texas Fish Art Contest Reveals 2026 Winners

ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the Texas division of the Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest. The contest is housed and administered by TPWD’s Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens.

March 20, 2026

Be Wowed by Wildflowers at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — Spring has sprung and the wildflowers across Texas are beginning to bloom! One of the best, and safest spots to view the state’s various native beauties is in Texas State Parks. Choose one of more than 85 parks to take your family photos amongst this year’s blooms away from busy roadways.

March 18, 2026

The Pierce Brothers, Michael Scherer to be Inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for the class of 2026 – the Pierce brothers (Clayton and late brother Jason) of Alba and Michael Scherer of Houston.

Jan. 29, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $21.2 Million in Local Parks Grants

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $21.2 million in local park grants, a new record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Jan. 20, 2026

Brazos Bend State Park to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Brazos Bend State Park in Needville on Feb. 7 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Jan. 14, 2026

20th Annual Texas-National Archery in the Schools Championship to Draw Thousands of Students to San Antonio March 20–21

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as it hosts the 20th anniversary of the Texas State National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Bullseye & 3D Tournament. The event will take place March 20 –21, at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, bringing together thousands of young archers from across the state for two days of competition, scholarships and state pride.

Dec. 17, 2025

La Sal Del Rey National Wildlife Reserve Partners with TPWD to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on Jan. 17 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting” at the La Sal Del Rey National Wildlife Reserve (NWR) in Edinburg.

Nov. 25, 2025

Applications Open Dec. 1 for 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin accepting applications Dec. 1 for the 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class. The application period will close Dec. 31.

Oct. 30, 2025

Purtis Creek State Park to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Purtis Creek State Park in Eustace on Nov. 7 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”