TPWD News Releases

Celebrate Texas State Parks’ Centennial with Official Ornament

AUSTIN – Add a piece of park history to your Christmas tree this year and help Texas State Parks continue its 100-year celebration with a 2023 Texas State Park ornament.

Ring in the Holidays with Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Starting this month, visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and more.

Rainbow Trout Fishing Heading to a Waterbody Near You

AUSTIN— The annual Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout stocking returns to waterbodies across the state to kick off the holiday season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock thousands of rainbow trout beginning the week of Thanksgiving to give anglers a chance to catch one of these iconic fish.

La Pesca de Trucha Arcoíris Pronto Estará Cerca de Ti

AUSTIN – La tradición anual de invierno en Texas del reabastecimiento de trucha arcoíris regresa a los cuerpos de agua de todo el estado para lanzar la temporada festiva.  La semana de Acción de Gracias, Thanksgiving, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) empezará a reabastecer con miles de trucha arcoíris para darles a los pescadores una oportunidad de pescar uno de estos peces icónicos.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Commission Thank Texans for Approving Prop 14

AUSTIN— Ballots have been tallied from election day and voters have made it clear— state parks matter to the people of Texas. Proposition 14, which creates the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, passed with overwhelming support from Texas voters.

Official Media Statement: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Commission Thank Texans Ahead of Expected Passage of Prop 14

Applications Open for Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened applications for the 67th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet class, aimed at those interested in joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers.

Free Admission to Texas State Parks on Nov. 5

AUSTIN —Texas State Parks Day is Nov. 5 and, as part of continued centennial celebrations, visitors will get free day-use entrance at all Texas state parks.

TPWD Hosting Career, Volunteer Fair at Guadalupe River State Park

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a Nov. 11 agency-wide career and volunteer fair at Guadalupe River State Park.

Official Media Statement: Drowning at Huntsville State Park