This program assists the Department and eligible local political subdivisions in providing outdoor recreation land and facilities for the general public.
Assistance is from a dedication of the state sales tax on sporting goods.
Local government sponsoring agencies must make application, permanently dedicate projects to public outdoor recreation use, and assume responsibility for continuing operation and maintenance. This service provides basic park site planning information for municipalities with populations of 7,500 or less, and county governments with populations of 15,000 or less. Assistance must be requested and approved. This program develops and maintains the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan, the official outdoor recreation plan for the state of Texas. Conducts research on a variety of recreation related subject areas such as recreational activities, marketing, economics, and supply.