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Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Chapter 13 Powers And Duties Concerning Parks And Other Recreational AreasLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Parks and Wildlife Code > Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Chapter 13 Powers And Duties Concerning Parks And Other Recreational Areas (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the following are under the department's control and custody: (1) all recreational and natural areas designated as state ... The department may: (1) develop, operate, and maintain outdoor areas and facilities of the state; and (2) acquire land, water, and interests in land and ... The department may receive gifts of state park sites and may improve and equip parks sites or contract for their improvement and equipment. Acts 1975, ... (a) Except as provided by Section 13.0045, the operation, maintenance, and improvement of state parks shall be financed from the general revenue fund, the state ... The department shall, if practicable, apportion at least fifteen percent of any money received by the department from the proceeds of the sale of bonds ... (a) The department, by resolution of the commission, may request the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds or other revenue obligations to finance ... (a) The department may acquire by purchase, gift, or other manner historical sites: (1) where events occurred that represent an important aspect of the cultural, ... The department shall meet regularly with the Texas Historical Commission regarding plans to preserve and develop historical sites in this state. Added by Acts 2001, ... The department shall periodically prepare reports on plans to preserve and develop historical sites in this state. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, ... (a) In this section, "publication" includes the publication of a book, magazine, photograph, poster, or bulletin. (b) The department may not refer to a historical ... (a) The department may lease any land and improvements it holds to a city, county, special district, nonprofit organization, or political subdivision. The leased area ... (a) The department may lease grazing rights on any state park or any area of a state park. The department may harvest and sell, or ... A locality may pay the expenses of a representative of the department for a trip to the locality to determine the suitability of a site ... (a) The department may solicit and receive donations of land for public purposes and may refuse donations of land not acceptable for public purposes. (b) ... (a) The director with the approval of the commission may execute a deed exchanging real property or an interest in real property either as all ... The department may locate, designate, and suitably mark historic grounds, battlefields, and other historic spots in Texas as historic sites. Fitting markers may be erected; ... (a) The commission may locate and designate outstanding natural features and formations located in this state. It may erect or contract to have erected suitable ... An area under the control of the department which is more suitable for use as a roadside park than any other type of park may ... (a) The department may contract with the Texas Transportation Commission for the construction and paving of roads in and adjacent to state parks. (b) Agreements ... (a) The department shall acquire, construct, and maintain roads and trails from public roads to park sites located on and accessible to the waters of ... (a) The department may charge and collect park user fees for park services. The user fees shall be set by the commission. (b) The department ... (a) The department may use the labor of trusty state convicts on or in connection with state parks. (b) Convicts working in connection with lands ... (a) The department may provide or sell information, including books, magazines, photographs, prints, and bulletins, to the public on state parks. (b) The department may ... (a) The following people may apply to the department for a state parklands passport: (1) a resident of this state who is 65 years old ... The department may permit the advance reservation of a facility, lodging, or campsite at a state park and require the payment of a fee by ... Before the commission approves a park master development plan, the department must hold a public hearing to receive comments on the plan in an area ... The department shall grant an easement through Caddo Lake State Park to provide access to private real property located within the park. Added by Acts ... The commission may promulgate regulations governing the health, safety, and protection of persons and property in state parks, historic sites, scientific areas, or forts under ... The regulations may govern: (1) the conservation, preservation, and use of state property whether natural features or constructed facilities; (2) the abusive, disruptive, or destructive ... All specific or general regulations applying to a state park, historic site, scientific area, or fort must be posted in a conspicuous place at the ... (a) Any person directly or indirectly responsible for disruptive, destructive, or violent conduct which endangers property or the health, safety, or lives of persons or ... Regulations adopted under this subchapter may be enforced by any peace officer, including those employees of the department commissioned as peace officers under Section 11.019 ... No regulation adopted under this subchapter may amend or repeal any penal law of this state. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § ... A person who violates a regulation adopted under Subchapter B of this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code ... The commission may make regulations prohibiting the use of firearms or certain types of firearms on state property adjacent to state parks and within 200 ... The regulations of the commission under Section 13.201 of this code apply only to state parks located within one mile of coastal water of this ... A person who violates a regulation made by the commission under Section 13.201 of this code commits an offense that is a Class C Parks ... (a) The department may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any ... The department is the state agency to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of federal assistance programs for the planning, acquisition, operation, and ... (a) The department shall cooperate with departments of the federal government and other departments of state and local government, including as a part of the ... Counties, river authorities, water districts, and other political subdivisions organized under Article III, Section 52, or Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, may: ... (a) The department may institute condemnation proceedings according to the laws of this state to acquire land for programs developing outdoor recreation resources under Section ... (a) The department may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any ... To obtain the benefits of outdoor recreation programs under this subchapter, the department shall coordinate its activities with and represent the interests of all agencies ... (a) The department may not make a commitment or an agreement to participate in an outdoor recreation program under this subchapter until sufficient funds are ... The department may agree with the United States or any appropriate agency to plan, acquire, operate, and develop projects involving participating federal aid funds on ... (a) The department may receive and spend federal money allocated to the state for any project established to develop outdoor recreation resources under this subchapter ... The department may make rules and regulations governing the priority of projects submitted under an outdoor recreation plan under this subchapter and within the limitations ... The department may employ necessary personnel, as determined by the director, and expend amounts necessary to administer efficiently the outdoor recreation programs under this subchapter. ... The department may conduct and establish cooperative fish and wildlife restoration projects under the provisions of Public Law No. 415, Acts of the 75th Congress, ... The department may cooperate and contract with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council or the National Marine Fisheries Service for conduct of such work ... Texas Lawyers
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