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3-year-old Henry’s FIRST FISH! #fishing


Big fish, big shake 😲 Henry caught and released this bass near Longhorn dam in Austin. Despite the surprise splash, he’s rarin’ to go fishing again 💪🏼 📷 Kyle Banowsky #fishingvideo #tpwd #bassfishing #bassfish #outdooradventure #texas #youtubeshorts #shortsfeed

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Meeting 9:00am (CST), Thur., November 6, 2025.


This is the Livestream for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting at 9:00am (CST), Thursday, November 6, 2025. The Thursday, November 6, 2025, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901. NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the TPWD website at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/ Listen by telephone: Call (888) 978-8818 When prompted, use the access code: 8201869# Or for the read only closed captioning feed (No video or audio) click our stream to text live feed here: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=TPW_Commission_Meeting NOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS Items may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the agenda. NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION In addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Commission Meeting Thursday November 6, 2025 9:00 AM (CST) El Paso Convention Center Ocotillo Room One Civic Center Plaza El Paso, Texas 79901 Paul L. Foster, Commission Chair David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., Executive Director

TPWD Commission Work Session 9:00am (CST), Wed. November 5, 2025 & 2:00pm (CST) Public Hearing.


The Wednesday, November 5, 2025, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901. A work session is usually held the day before regularly scheduled commission meetings. Agendas and transcripts are grouped by fiscal year. Meetings are held at TPWD Headquarters in Austin, Texas, unless otherwise noted. Appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopts policies and rules to carry out all programs of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Every August, the Commission conducts an annual public hearing to receive input from our partners, stakeholders and constituents concerning any issues relating to Department policies, goals, programs, and responsibilities. Anyone who is interested in speaking to the Commission is encouraged to attend. Rules of Conduct NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS CAN BE FOUND AT THE LINKS BELOW: Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the TPWD website at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/ Listen by telephone: Call (888) 978-8818 When prompted, use the access code: 8201869# Or for the read only closed captioning feed (No video or audio) click our stream to text live feed here: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=TPW_Commission_Meeting Work Session Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. (CST) El Paso Convention Center Ocotillo Room One Civic Center Plaza El Paso, Texas 79901 Paul L. Foster, Commission Chair David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., Executive Director Public Hearing Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:00 p.m. (CST) Paul L. Foster, Commission Chair David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., Executive Director El Paso Convention Center Ocotillo Room One Civic Center Plaza El Paso, Texas 79901 1. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will hold a public meeting to receive public comments concerning any issue relating to the Commission’s regulatory powers and duties.

Inaugural Texas Student Air Rifle State Championship


Here are scenes from the 1st ever Texas Student Air Rifle Program state championship at Long Acres Ranch in Richmond. 28 students gathered to test their target shooting skills. The Student Air Rifle Program is open to students grade 4-12, teaching safety, teamwork, and accountability. Find out more at https://sarprogram.org/ #texas #airrifleshooting #students #safety #education

UNPLUG TEXAS DAY 🔌 🍃🌞 #texas


Today is UNPLUG TEXAS DAY - a reminder to take a break from screens and reconnect with nature, family, and friends 💚 The Texas Legislature established October 21 as #UnplugTexas, a day encouraging Texans to experience the… ✅ physical ✅ mental ✅ social benefits of stepping away from screens. 🤚🏼 Who can relate? Thanks to Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) @texasrecreationandparksoci427 for the great idea!