The face of Texas has changed over the past 30 years, as our population continues to shift from rural to urban and becomes increasingly diverse. TPWF strives to engage all Texans in the enjoyment of the outdoors and in a commitment to the future of the wild things and wild places of our state

TPWF is raising funds to bring Palo Pinto Mountains State Park to life and open the first new state park in North Texas in 25 years. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is located on 4,871 acres of scenic, undeveloped land approximately 75 miles west of Fort Worth. With incredible recreational opportunities and ample open space, the new park will be a beloved outdoor destination for many generations to come.

Nurturing the next generation of conservation leaders is the goal of Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals program. With chapters across the state, the program provides opportunities for future conservation leaders from diverse backgrounds to participate in outdoor experiences such as camping, hiking, fishing and hunting; increase knowledge about public land access; interact with conservation professionals; and actively participate in the conservation of our wild things and wild places.

For more than 35 years, Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Toyota ShareLunker Program has partnered with anglers to enhance bass fishing in Texas by encouraging anglers who have caught trophy-sized largemouth bass to share their catch with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The fish are spawned, and lunker offspring are used for brood stock for future fish stocking efforts.

 

Are you ready to join us?

Together, we can ensure the vitality of our lands, waters, and wildlife for the benefit of all Texans.

Engagement News

Fundraising Campaign Launched to Celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2023 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Fundraising Campaign Launched to Celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks Match Offered by Texas Foundations for Park…

H-E-B Shows its Wild Side with Texas Parks & Wildlife Gift

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By Dan Oko A century ago, the U.S. census for Texas estimated a little more than 5 million residents in the Lone Star State. Even so, back in 1923, then-Governor…

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Prepares to Celebrate the Centennial of Texas State Parks in 2023

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Texas State Parks Invites Texans to Join in Celebrating 100 Years of State Parks in 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2022 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Texas State Parks Invites Texans to Join in Celebrating 100 Years of State Parks in 2023 H-E-B Supports…

TPWF and Apache Corporation Raise $2 million for Balmorhea State Park Pool Repairs

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Apache announces additional $1 million endowment at Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 24, 2019 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Castlen Kennedy 713.296.7276 castlen.kennedy@apachecorp.com…

Wild Film Tour Coming to 14 Texas Cities Jan. 15 – March 1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 9, 2019 Media contact: Hillary Pierce 252.617.0327 hillary@wildfilmtour.com The 2019 Wild Texas Film Tour is coming to 14 Texas cities over the next couple of months.…

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Appeals to Texans for Final Push for Balmorhea Pool Repair

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$625,000 raised or pledged so far toward the $1 million challenge grant   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 13, 2018 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org   Texas Parks and Wildlife…

Saulsbury Donates $100,000 to Texas Park and Wildlife Foundation’s Fund to Repair Pool at Balmorhea State Park

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Fund established to repair spring-fed pool following structural collapse in early 2018 ODESSA, TEXAS– Dec. 06, 2018 – Saulsbury has announced a donation of $100,000 to the Texas Park and…

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Lady Bird Johnson