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TPWD advances new-park development policy requiring phased openings and annual reporting
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission · May 21, 2025
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Summary
The commission heard a recommendation to adopt Commission Policy CPO‑22 to require phased plans and timelines for opening new state parks; staff recommended placing the policy on the public agenda for action.
Rodney Franklin, director of Texas State Parks, presented Commission Policy CPO‑22, a proposed policy to require TPWD to develop and publish phased plans for the timely opening of new state parks.
Franklin said the policy sets milestones for public access: within 12 months staff would enable limited public day use (guided tours, hunts, special events) and initial hires;…
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