The passage of HB 4938 would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and shift the its functions, funding and responsibilities to other state agencies. According to the bill, fish hatcheries would be managed by the Texas General Land Office, while the Department of Agriculture would oversee fish and wildlife. Game Wardens would be overseen by the Department of Public Safety. (Photo by Matt Williams)
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Bills to Ponder–Legislation could dismantle TPWD, loosen CWD laws, prevent game warden access to private property
The 89th Texas Legislature is in session. For those who may not have heard, there is a bill in the mix that has spurred some serious debate among the state’s outdoor community.
