Operations includes day to day activities at state parks, fish hatcheries etc.
The capital program includes acquisition, development, repair and maintenance of TPWD land and facilities. Capital funding comes primarily from a sporting goods tax, with a cap on maximum funds received each year. The changing health and safety regulatory environment mandated that many water and wastewater systems within parks be upgraded or replaced. Substantial improvements were also necessary to improve access by those with disabilities. The 73rd Texas Legislature recognized this threat to precious cultural, natural and recreational assets and authorized the issuance of 60 million dollars of bonds to address the critical infrastructure backlog.