TPWD News Releases

El TPWD Está Cerrando los Áreas de Aprovechamiento de Ostión en las Bahías Galveston y Matagorda

AUSTIN — El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) está cerrando el Área TX-4 en la Bahía Galveston y TX-20 en la Bahía Matagorda al aprovechamiento comercial y recreativo de ostión. TX-4 en la Bahía Galveston estará cerrado  a partir de las 12:01 a.m. 22 de deciembre, y la Bahía Matagorda estará cerrado  a partir de las 12:01 a.m domingo, 24 de deciembre. Este cierre o veda está basado en muestras recolectadas recientemente por el TPWD que mostraron baja abundancia de ostiones de tamaño legal.

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Areas in Galveston and Matagorda Bays

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-4 in Galveston Bay and TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest. TX-4 in Galveston Bay will be closed beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, and TX-20 in Matagorda Bay will be closed beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. These closures are based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing a low abundance of legal-sized oysters.

TPWD Completes Purchase of Lake Colorado City State Park

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) today announced it has purchased Lake Colorado City State Park in Mitchell County.

TPWD Awarded More than $8 Million for Oyster Restoration Project

MISSION-ARANSAS ESTUARY — Texas oysters will soon receive a significant boost, thanks to a recently awarded $8.2 million large-scale oyster restoration project.

El TPWD Está Cerrando el Área de Aprovechamiento de Ostión en la Bahía Lavaca

AUSTIN — El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) está cerrando el Área TX- 196 en la Bahía Lavaca al aprovechamiento comercial y recreativo de ostión a partir de las 12:01 a.m. 17 de deciembre. Este cierre o veda está basado en muestras recolectadas recientemente por el TPWD que mostraron baja abundancia de ostiones de tamaño legal.

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Lavaca Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-19 in Lavaca Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. This closure is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing a low abundance of legal-sized oysters.

Make Texas State Parks a Part of Your Holiday with the Annual Collectible Ornament, Contest

AUSTIN – The annual Texas State Parks ornament for 2024 is here and available for purchase on the Texas State Parks Online Store and at state parks across Texas.

Applications Close Dec. 15 for 68th Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – The clock is ticking for those wishing to join the 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class. Anyone interested in conservation law enforcement, public safety and being part of the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers is encouraged to apply. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will accept applications through Sunday, Dec. 15.

Official Media Statement: Longview Mountain Lion

Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas.  In the spirit of the holidays, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more.