BILLS TO PONDER

Legislation could dismantle TPWD, loosen CWD laws, prevent game warden access to private property
  • If passed, HB 1379 would prohibit game wardens from entering private property unless they have permission from the property owner, probable cause, are executing a warrant or in emergency situations. Photo by Matt Williams
    If passed, HB 1379 would prohibit game wardens from entering private property unless they have permission from the property owner, probable cause, are executing a warrant or in emergency situations. Photo by Matt Williams
  • The passage of HB 4938 would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and shift 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
    The passage of HB 4938 would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and shift 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
    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.Filed March 13 by State Rep. Pat Curry (R-Waco), House Bill 4938 calls for the dismantling of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the TPW Commission. If passed, the bill would shift TPWD’s functions, fu...

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