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Texas State Parks temporarily close to the public.

At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff.

Read the press release about state park operations.

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TPW Magazine: Artists to Help Celebrate Texas State Parks Anniversary

Fidencio Duran painting at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

The 100th anniversary of the Texas state park system is in 2023, and the celebration will feature an artistic component.

Thirty artists will paint scenes from at least 60 state parks. Parks such as Caddo Lake, Brazos Bend, Galveston Island and Palo Duro Canyon will get the artistic treatment. So will future parks such as Chinati Mountains and Palo Pinto Mountains.

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