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TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.011. Natural Features

Sec. 13.011.  NATURAL FEATURES.  (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 markers or monuments to call the features and formations to the public's attention.(b)  The commission may accept title to a suitable site for a marker or monument from private individuals, associations, or corporations by gift.  Sites may also be acquired by purchase with appropriated funds.(c)  The commission may adopt reasonable rules for accepting or purchasing sites, for determining the suitability of sites, and for establishing the priority of accepting and marking the sites.(d)  All other agencies shall cooperate with the department to aid in the location of sites.  The department may accept jurisdiction over suitable sites located on state land by an interagency transfer of jurisdiction.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.012. Roadside Parks

Sec. 13.012.  ROADSIDE PARKS.  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 be transferred to the Texas Department of Transportation for roadside park purposes if the land meets the specifications of the Texas Department of Transportation.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(61), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.013. Construction of Roads by Texas Department of Transportation

Sec. 13.013.  CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS BY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  (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 under this section must be made in conformity with the Interagency Cooperation Act.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(62), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.014. Roads and Trails to Certain Park Sites

Sec. 13.014.  ROADS AND TRAILS TO CERTAIN PARK SITES.  (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 Buchanan and Inks lakes in Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis, and Williamson counties.  The park sites may be state parks or land owned by the Lower Colorado River Authority dedicated to public use for park purposes.(b)  The department may acquire the rights-of-way for the roads and trails by purchase or gift or by exercise of the power of eminent domain.(c)  The Texas Transportation Commission shall cooperate with the department, and the department shall cooperate and match funds with any state or federal governmental agency and shall sponsor any state or federal project.(d)  The department may make contracts to carry out the provisions of this section.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(63), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.0145 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.0145. Speed Limits

Sec. 13.0145.  SPEED LIMITS.  (a)  The department shall set and enforce speed limits on a road in a state park, wildlife management area, or other site under the control of the department as follows:(1)  30 miles per hour on a park road or main drive;(2)  20 miles per hour on a secondary road; or (3)  as posted by the department.(b)  The department shall:(1)  consult with the Texas Department of Transportation to determine if a speed limit under Subsection (a) is reasonable and safe based on an engineering and traffic control study; and(2)  amend the limit, if necessary.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 24, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.015. Park User Fees; Concessions

Sec. 13.015.  PARK USER FEES;  CONCESSIONS.  (a)  The department may charge and collect park user fees for park services.  The user fees shall be set by the commission.(a-1)  The commission may waive the park entrance fee for a person who is at least 70 years of age, a student enrolled in the fifth grade, or a child who is 11 years of age.  The commission may not waive the fee for use of a park facility, including a hook-up fee for electricity or water.(a-2)  The department may promote visits and enhance revenue at parks, including amounts necessary for salaries, advertising, consumable supplies and materials, promotional products, fees, and related expenses.(b)  The department may operate or grant contracts to operate concessions in state parks or on causeways, beach drives, or other improvements in connection with state park sites.  The department may make regulations governing the granting or operating of concessions.  The department may establish and operate staff concessions, including salaries, consumable supplies and materials, operating expenses, rental and other equipment, and other capital outlays.(b-1)  The department may purchase products, including food items, for resale or rental at a profit.(b-2)  The department shall operate any resale concession program using standard business practice models to generate revenue and provide quality customer service while adhering to conservation principles.(b-3)  The department may recruit and select private service providers to enter into leased concession contracts with the department to provide necessary and appropriate visitor services.(c)  The department shall deposit any revenue received from the contracts, user fees, or operations authorized by this section in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 25, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1097 (H.B. 2065), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.0151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.0151. State Park Passes

Sec. 13.0151.  STATE PARK PASSES.  (a)  The department may contract with any entity the department considers appropriate to sell state park passes in any of the entity's retail locations.(b)  The commission may adopt rules to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.0155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.0155. Use of Parks and Wildlife Department Brand

Sec. 13.0155.  USE OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT BRAND.  (a)  The department may contract with any entity the department considers appropriate to use the Parks and Wildlife Department brand in exchange for licensing fees paid by the entity to the department.(b)  The department may use the licensing fees received under Subsection (a) for any use under this code.(c)  The commission may adopt rules to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.016. Inmate Labor

Sec. 13.016.  INMATE LABOR.  (a)  The department may use the labor of an inmate confined in a state, county, or local correctional facility on or in connection with state parks, wildlife management areas, or other property under the control or jurisdiction of the department.(b)  Inmates working in connection with lands under the control or jurisdiction of the department remain under the control of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or county or local correctional facility, as appropriate, and are considered as serving their terms in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or other correctional facility.(c)  The department may purchase equipment, meals, supplies, and materials for an inmate working at a department site as necessary to facilitate the use of the labor described by this section.(d)  The department may not use the labor of an inmate convicted of an offense listed in Article 62.001(5), Code of Criminal Procedure.(e)  The department may not use the labor of an inmate convicted of any violent offense.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 26, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.017. Publications on Parks

Sec. 13.017.  PUBLICATIONS ON PARKS.  (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 enter into contractual agreements for publication of information concerning state parks.(c)  The department may receive royalties on department-owned materials that are sold or supplied to others by the department for publication.(d)  Money received under this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the account from which expenses for the publication were paid.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 41, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.018. State Parklands Passport

Sec. 13.018.  STATE PARKLANDS PASSPORT.  (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 or over who has resided in the state for six consecutive months preceding the date of application for a parklands passport, a member of the United States armed forces on active duty who is 65 years old or over, or any other individual in a category that the commission by rule designates as a resident of this state who is 65 years old or over;  (2)  a veteran of the armed services of the United States who, as a result of military service, has a service-connected disability, as defined by the Veterans' Administration, consisting of the loss of the use of a lower extremity or of a 60 percent disability rating and who is receiving compensation from the United States because of the disability;  and(3)  an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual.(b)  The department shall issue a passport to each qualified applicant.  The passport shall be issued on a form designed and provided by the department.(c)  The holder of a state parklands passport issued on or before August 31, 1995, a person whose birth date is before September 1, 1930, or a veteran described by Subsection (a)(2) is entitled to enter any state park without payment of an entrance or admission fee.  When a fee is charged by the department for entrance of a vehicle into a state park, the vehicle of the holder of a state parklands passport is exempt from the fee when the holder is present.(d)  The department may discount or waive a park entrance fee for a resident of this state issued an initial state parklands passport after August 31, 1995.  When a fee is charged by the department for entrance of a vehicle into a state park, the vehicle of the holder of an initial state parklands passport may enter any state park on payment of a lower vehicle entrance fee.  The department may waive vehicle entrance fees for any state park for the holder of an initial state parklands passport.(e)  The commission by rule shall establish eligibility requirements and privileges available to the holder of a state parklands passport described by Subsection (a)(3).|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 36, ch. 19, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 629, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 387, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.019. Facility Reservation System and Fee

Sec. 13.019.  FACILITY RESERVATION SYSTEM AND FEE.  (a)  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 a person making the reservation.(b)  The department shall annually:(1)  evaluate whether the reservation system used by the department for the advance reservation of facilities, lodging, and campsites is as user-friendly as possible; and(2)  make modifications to the system as necessary to enhance the user-friendliness of the reservation system.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1065, ch. 495, Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 27, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.0191 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.0191. Facility and Lodging Fees

Sec. 13.0191.  FACILITY AND LODGING FEES.  A fee charged by the department under this subchapter for the use of a facility or lodging at a state park may vary on a seasonal basis and may be set in an amount to recover the direct and indirect costs of providing the facility or lodging and provide a reasonable rate of return to the department.  Items to be considered in setting a fee include the cost required to provide, maintain, and improve amenities available at the site and seasonal variables such as the cost of staffing to meet demand and costs of heating or air conditioning.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.020. Local Public Hearings on Park Development Plans

Sec. 13.020.  LOCAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PARK DEVELOPMENT PLANS.  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 near the location of the new park site.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 42, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.022. Easement Through Caddo Lake State Park

Sec. 13.022.  EASEMENT THROUGH CADDO LAKE STATE PARK.  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 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 392, Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 13.020 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties|Section 13.023. Lifeguards and Signage in Certain Areas

Sec. 13.023.  LIFEGUARDS AND SIGNAGE IN CERTAIN AREAS.  (a)  The department shall:(1)  during reasonable daylight hours, as established and posted by the department, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, provide:(A)  occupied lifeguard towers or mobile lifeguard units on each side of each pier, jetty, or other structure that protrudes into the Gulf of Mexico that is located within a state park; or(B)  a single occupied lifeguard tower or mobile lifeguard unit at each pier, jetty, or other structure that protrudes into the Gulf of Mexico that is located within a state park if the single tower provides an unobstructed view of both sides of each structure; and(2)  post within 100 yards of each side of each structure described by Subdivision (1) signs clearly describing the dangerous water conditions that may occur near the structure.(b)  The department may suspend or alter the duties imposed under Subsection (a) during dangerous weather conditions or emergency operations.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 724 (H.B. 3807), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter B. Regulations Governing Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Section 13.101. Authorization

Sec. 13.101.  AUTHORIZATION.  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 control of the department, including public water within state parks, historic sites, scientific areas, and forts.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1206, ch. 456, Sec. 4(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter B. Regulations Governing Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Section 13.102. Scope of Regulations

Sec. 13.102.  SCOPE OF REGULATIONS.  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 conduct of persons;(3)  the activities of park users including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, or other recreational activities;(4)  the possession of pets or animals;(5)  the regulation of traffic and parking;  and(6)  conduct which endangers the health or safety of park users or their property.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2725, ch. 741, Sec. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter B. Regulations Governing Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Section 13.103. Advertising

Sec. 13.103.  ADVERTISING.  The commission by rule shall prohibit inappropriate commercial advertising in state parks, natural areas, historic sites, or other sites under the jurisdiction of the department to preserve the integrity of the sites and to minimize distractions that may interfere with the enjoyment of the sites by visitors.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 3, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter B. Regulations Governing Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Section 13.106. Posting of Regulations

Sec. 13.106.  POSTING OF REGULATIONS.  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 park, site, or fort.  A copy of the regulations shall be made available on request to persons using the park.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter B. Regulations Governing Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Section 13.108. Removal From Park

Sec. 13.108.  REMOVAL FROM PARK.  (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 animals may be removed from a park, historic site, scientific area, or fort for a period not to exceed 48 hours.(b)  Prior to removal under this section, the person must be given notice of the provisions of this section and an opportunity to correct the conduct justifying removal.(c)  A court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin a person from reentry to the park, scientific area, site, or fort, on cause shown, for any period set by the court.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 13.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Subchapter B. Regulations Governing Parks and Other Recreational Areas|Section 13.109. Enforcement of Regulations

Sec. 13.109.  ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS.  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 of this code.  A notice to appear may be issued by a peace officer for violation of a regulation on a form prescribed by the commission.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|