Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum
CORPUS CHRISTI – The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters.
TPWD News Releases
Jan. 22, 2016
Nov. 12, 2015
Anglers Invited to Comment on Proposed Tawakoni Catfish Regulation
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has scheduled a public meeting to give anglers the opportunity to comment on a proposed regulation change for blue and channel catfish at Lake Tawakoni.
Oct. 5, 2015
Deepwater Horizon Trustees Propose Comprehensive Restoration Plan for the Gulf of Mexico
GULF COAST — The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (Trustees) propose a comprehensive, integrated, ecosystem restoration plan for the Gulf of Mexico. The draft plan is based on an assessment of impacts to the Gulf’s natural resources—and on the services those resources provide—following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Oct. 2, 2015
Bastrop State Park Begins Planning for Future Use of Golf Course Land
BASTROP— The golf course at Bastrop State Park may have closed its fairways in February, but the park is looking to turn the site of the historic nine-hole public links into a showcase of the natural and cultural heritage of the “Lost Pines” area.
July 16, 2015
TPW Commission Holds Special Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today heard testimony from staff and invited guests on a variety of issues relating to Chronic Wasting Disease during a special meeting at Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters.
July 14, 2015
Catfish Anglers: TPWD Wants to Hear from You
ATHENS—Catfish anglers have until July 26 to comment on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) proposed catfish management plan.
June 22, 2015
Draft Catfish Management Plan Available for Review
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s draft catfish management plan is now available for public review and comment.
June 17, 2015
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trustees Extend Public Comment Period on the Draft Phase IV Early Restoration Plan to July 6
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees have extended the public comment period for the Draft Phase IV Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessments. The draft proposes an additional 10 early restoration projects with an estimated cost of $134 million across the Gulf states. The draft is now available for public review and comment through July 6 rather than the original deadline of June 19.
May 20, 2015
Deepwater Horizon Trustees Invite Public Comment on 10 Proposed Early Restoration Gulf Projects
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (Trustees) released a draft plan today that proposes 10 early restoration projects across the Gulf states at an estimated cost of $134 million. This includes two proposals involving Texas, a $45 million sea turtle restoration project and a $20 million bird rookery islands restoration project.
April 20, 2015
TPWD Taking Public Comment on Shrimp and Oyster Regulation Proposals
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is currently seeking public comment on proposed changes in commercial shrimp and oyster regulations. The proposals will be considered for adoption by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its May 21 public hearing.