Texas Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘proud of the important role’ it serves amid bill to dismantle department

'Nothing is safe': Bill seeks to abolish Texas Parks and Wildlife

A Texas lawmaker has filed a bill that would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Deparment.

Texas Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘proud of the important role’ it serves amid bill to dismantle department

After a lawmaker filed a bill to dismantle Texas Parks and Wildlife and reassign its responsibilities to three state agencies, the department said it is “proud of the important role” it serves.State Rep. Pat Curry (R-Waco) filed HB 4938 on Thursday.HB 4938 calls for the elimination of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Parks and Wildlife Commission. If passed into law, duties and functions would be transferred to the General Land Of…

TPWD Inland Fisheries stocks millions of fish across Texas in 2024

AUSTIN Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Inland Fisheries Division stocked nearly 27 million fish comprising 17 different species, sub-species or hybrids in Texas public freshwaters during 2024. Roughly 7.9 million of these were stocked in rivers, ponds, and lakes associated with 50 state parks. TPWD actively stocks waterbodies throughout Texas to enhance sportfishing opportunities. Its multifaceted statewide stocking program tailors …

Proposed bill could eliminate Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, transfer duties

If passed, House Bill 4938 would get rid of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Its duties and employees would transfer to other state agencies.

Bill filed to abolish Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

A Texas Republican has filed a bill to abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Proposed bill would eliminate Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

If enacted, the bill would take effect on Sept. 1, 2025.