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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Meeting 9:00am, Thur., Jan. 22, 2026.


This is the Livestream for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting at 9:00am, Thursday Jan. 22, 2026. The Thursday Jan. 22, 2026, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. 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/ 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, January 22, 2026 9:00 AM Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 Paul L. Foster, Commission Chair David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., Executive Director

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Work Session 9:00am, Wed. Jan. 21, 2026.


The Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. 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/ Work Session Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 Paul L. Foster, Commission Chair David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., Executive Director

Making Plans For Your New Property


Are you making plans for a new property you have purchased? Before to begin, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist can advise you on what management options are available to achieve your goals. To find your local TPWD biologist go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/habitat-management/find-a-wildlife-biologist/ 00:00- introduction: many new landowners clear their property 00:28- take time to learn about your property 00:45- grasslands not always suited for every region 01:27- types of cover for wildlife 01:51- judging cover for different wildlife with balls 02:48- the structure of cover 03:29- the balance of cover 04:17- the 5 management tools 04:45- TPWD biologist will help landowners devise a management plan

Help Protect Our Native Ants


There are over 290 species of native ants in Texas and they play an important part in our ecosystem. Learn about some of them and how to avoid harming them when trying to kill invasive Imported Fire Ants. To learn more about ants go to: https://fireant.tamu.edu/learn/native-ants/ To find your local TPWD biologist go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/habitat-management/find-a-wildlife-biologist/ 00:01- introduction, over 290 species of native ants in Texas 00:19- 4 species in this park 00:26- Red imported fire ants 00:59- Red harvester ants 01:20- Pyramid ants 01:47- Leafcutter ants 02:42- importance of native ants 03:44- ant study by Kira Gangbin 04:01- Imported fire ants threaten horned lizards 04:14- study method 05:07- Cheese ants 05:29- Big-headed ants 06:00- Acrobat ants 06:16- Harvester ants 06:29- Harvester ants critical to adult horned lizards 06:41- alates, winged reproductive ants 06:55- small native ants are food for baby horned lizards 07:05- removing bait and poison from test sites 07:38- targeted method to poison Imported fire ants at home 08:06- boiling water to treat Imported fire ants 08:23- other invasive ants: Tawny crazy ants & Argentine ants 08:38- native ants deserve our protection

Palmetto State Park


Palmetto State Park is a hidden gem in central Texas with some famous flora unlike anything you’d normally see in the region. It offers easy, accessible trails that make the park’s jungle-like beauty available to anybody looking for a casual stroll in nature. The San Marcos River also provides kayaking and fishing opportunities for folks looking for riverside relaxation. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/xikUWZkY9XA Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 14, Season 41, Program 3414 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark #fishing #kayaking #camping