House Interim Committee on State Recreational Resources

House Interim Committee on State Recreational Resources
Charge

Review statutes in the Parks and Wildlife Code and recommend changes to those that require burdensome regulations.
Recommendations

None.
Charge

Evaluate the deferred maintenance requirements within the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Examine the possibility of allowing political subdivisions or partnerships to operate parks that are not adequately maintained or scheduled for closure.
Recommendation

The committee identified $60 million in water/wastewater infrastructure repair and capital improvement needs and $24 million in facility renovations and upgrades.
Charge

Study the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's involvement in environmental impact studies and endangered species studies.
Recommendations

None. The committee is satisfied that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is adequately addressing all of the members' concerns.
Charge

Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction.
Recommendations

None.