TPWD Accepting Drawn Hunt Permit Applications for 2026-27 Season

Hunters have an exciting lineup of opportunities and a chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Texas through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program.

Share your voice on Texas’ 10-year transportation plan

Help shape the future of Texas roadways by sharing your thoughts on the new 10-year transportation plan.From neighborhood sidewalks to projects that transform daily commutes, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants to hear what investments matter most.

Texas Historical Commission Meets with Caddo Nation Tribal Council

Austin, TX - The Caddo Nation tribal council and Texas Historical Commission (THC) leadership met on June 30 as part of their ongoing commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site near Alto, Texas.

Boaters Prompted to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Halt the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

The Fourth of July holiday arrives soon and during the height of summer, Texans throughout the state will head out to enjoy the sun and water.

Join Texas State Parks to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

AUSTIN – Fourth of July is always special at Texas State Parks, but the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence has provided some memorable programming for this year’s holiday. Join Texas State Parks in celebrating America 250 with a patriotic themed event near you.

DPS Takes Home First Place at Annual Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the results of the national Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop (USEOW), which was held in Des Moines, Iowa.

USDA unveils new framework for migratory big game conservation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a new framework for migratory big game conservation, bringing together federal, state and Tribal partners across 17 states to address threats to big game like elk, pronghorn and mule deer.

Newly acquired Silver Lake Ranch becomes Texas’ second largest State Park

Texans will soon have a new place to explore the beauty of the Hill Country thanks to the acquisition of almost 54,000-acres in Edwards and Kinney counties. The property, which will become Silver Lake State Park, is Texas’ second largest state park behind Big Bend Ranch.

Rep. Pfluger leads legislation to bring price transparency to health insurance premiums

On June 24th, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Premium Transparency Act to require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose exactly what share of every premium dollar goes to patient care versus overhead and profit.

The Richland Springs Report

Throughout the country, we have been preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Surprisingly, many foreign visitors who have come to see the FIFA Cup are celebrating with us.