Aug 19, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardTexas Parks and Wildlife Department Work Session and Annual Public Hearing
The Commission conducted a work session and annual public hearing to review organizational performance and emergency response initiatives. The Internal Affairs division reported on statistical trends regarding complaints, compliments, investigations, and compliance with new legislative policy mandates. Additionally, the Wildlife division provided a detailed update on the response to the New World Screwworm infestation, outlining the implementation of sterile fly releases, inter-agency collaboration with federal and state partners, and the successful engagement of private landowners to assist in ongoing surveillance and monitoring efforts.