TPWD Nondiscrimination Statement

TPWD complies with Federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination in accordance with:

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including Limited English Proficiency).
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability.
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
  • Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age.
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs.

It is against the law for TPWD to retaliate against anyone who takes action to oppose discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance in accordance with the above authorities.

If you believe that TPWD has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way, contact TPWD: 

Mail:
Texas Parks and Wildlife
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas, 78744
Phone:
(512) 389-4800 | (800) 792-1112 or call Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989
Email:
internal.affairs@tpwd.texas.gov

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) and/or Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)

Mail:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Compliance Branch
Mail Stop #0190 2707
Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.,
SE Washington, D.C. 20528
Phone:
(202) 401-1474 Toll-Free: (866) 644-8360
E-mail:
CRCLCompliance@hq.dhs.gov (fastest method to submit your complaint)
Fax:
(202) 401-4708 U.S.
For additional information:
www.dhs.gov/crcl

Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights

Mail:
Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20240

Information and Services for Persons with Disabilities

TPWD provides various resources to communicate effectively with persons with disabilities. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989 or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov.

Information for Persons with Limited English Proficiency

TPWD ensures meaningful access to programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency. If you speak a language other than English, and need assistance, please email lep@tpwd.texas.gov.