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Government Canyon State Natural Area: Guadalupe River State Park: Comal, Kendall 1,938.7 acres (785 ha) 1983 Guadalupe River State Park: Hill Country State Natural Area: Bandera, Medina 5,369 acres (2,173 ha) 1984 Hill Country State Natural Area: Honey Creek State Natural Area: Comal 2,293.7 acres (928.2 ha) 1985 Honey Creek State Natural Area
In 1963, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was formed through merger of the State Parks Board and the Game and Fish Commission. [ 8 ] In 1983, the Texas legislature passed the Wildlife Conservation Act, giving the department the authority for managing fish and wildlife resources in all Texas counties.
Texas Wildlife Management Areas are divided into seven regions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department with the goal of managing and conserving the natural and cultural resources of Texas. There are 714,094 acres (288,984 ha) under management of the Division of Wildlife often referred to as a WMA.
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department currently owns or leases over 640,000 acres of land which constitute 89 state parks, historic sites and natural areas, according to its website.
On the outskirts of Austin, the 641-acre McKinney Falls State Park offers fishing, mountain biking and hiking. Pets allowed: Outdoors only, leashed; dogs cannot enter water.
Jan. 22—Thanks to park lovers from all over the Lone Star State, Texas State Parks will soon have new offerings for park visitors. In honor of the 2023 Centennial of Texas State Parks, Texas ...
The Professional Soil Scientists Association of Texas has recommended to the State Legislature that the Houston Black series be designated the State soil. The series was established in 1902. [14] National Parks in this area are the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. [12]
The 89 Texas State Parks encompass more than 640,000 acres of land, and are visited by some 10 million people a year. They range in size from the Old Tunnel State Park in Kendall County, covering ...