31 Tex. Admin. Code § 59.61 - General Objectives

In guiding the mission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department State Park System, the objectives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission are:

(1) to seek out and protect high quality examples of the state's natural and cultural heritage, and sensitive habitats or resources;

(2) to provide opportunities for sustainable, resource-based outdoor recreation;

(3) to encourage an understanding and appreciation of the state's cultural, historical and natural heritage;

(4) to promote environmental education, research, and demonstration of the best management practices in the stewardship of the state's diverse natural and cultural resources; and

(5) to join with all the citizenry of this and other states and nations in promoting the conservation of natural, historical and recreational resources.

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31 Tex. Admin. Code § 59.61

The provisions of this §59.61 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12420; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5394