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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Meeting 9:00am, Thur., March 26, 2026.


This is the Livestream for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting at 9:00am, Thursday Mar. 26, 2026. The Thursday Mar. 26, 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, March 26, 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 Listen by telephone: Call (888) 978-8818 When prompted, use the access code: 8201869# For Text Only feed of Closed Captions view here: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=TPW_Commission_Meeting

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Work Session 9:00am, Wed. March. 25, 2026.


The Wednesday, Mar. 25, 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, March 25, 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 Listen by telephone: Call (888) 978-8818 When prompted, use the access code: 8201869# For Text Only feed of Closed Captions view here: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=TPW_Commission_Meeting

Have You Noticed This? #bluebonnets


Did you ever wonder why the lower bluebonnet flowers have a purple center a the top flowers have a white center? Go out today and see if your local bluebonnets look similar.

New World Screwworms 👀


Be on the lookout for signs of New World screwworms 👀 They’re not in Texas yet but have been detected in Mexico. Early detection is key! If you suspect a New World Screwworm infestation, here’s how to report it: 🐮 LIVESTOCK: Contact the Texas Animal Health Commission 🦌 WILDLIFE: Contact your county wildlife biologist 🐶 PETS: Contact your local veterinarian 🧍HUMANS: Contact the Texas Department of State Health Services 🔗 Find contact details and links tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

Gusano Barrenador Del Ganado #tejas


Manténgase alerta ante señales del gusano barrenador de ganado Aún no se encuentra en Texas, pero ya ha sido detectado en México. ¡La detección temprana es clave! Si sospecha una posible infestación, repórtela de la siguiente manera: 🐮 GANADO: Comuníquese con la Comisión de Salud Animal de Texas 🦌 VIDA SILVESTRE: Comuníquese con el biólogo de vida silvestre de su condado 🐶 MASCOTAS: Comuníquese con su veterinario local 🧍 HUMANOS: Comuníquese con el Departamento Estatal de Servicios de Salud de Texas Más información y enlaces en: tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm