State Parks Closures

Abilene

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Campground loop closures during periods of low visitation.
Representative: Rep. Bob Hunter
Senator: Sen. Troy Fraser
State Park: Abilene

Atlanta

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Park Headquarters closed on Sunday
Representative: Rep. Stephen Frost
Senator: Sen. Kevin Eltife
State Park: Atlanta

Big Spring

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Wednesday through Sunday from December 1 to February 28;
Representative: Rep. Pete Laney
Senator: Sen. Kel Seliger
State Park: Big Spring

Bright Leaf

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Transfer the park to Austin Community Foundation, effective January 1, 2006.
Representative: Rep. Donna Howard
Senator: Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos
State Park: Bright Leaf

Caddoan Mounds

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Thursday through Sunday.
Representative: Rep. Chuck Hopson
Senator: Sen. Todd Staples
State Park: Caddoan Mounds

State Historic Site

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Beginning January 1 - Open Friday through Sunday.
State Park: State Historic Site

Caprock Canyons

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: No overnight camping until March 2; close headquarters on Monday
Representative: Rep. Warren Chisum
Senator: Sen. Robert Duncan
State Park: Caprock Canyons

Choke Canyon

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Close swimming pool (City of Three Rivers has a local pool).
Representative: Rep. Yvonne Gonzalez-
Senator: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
State Park: Choke Canyon

Calliham Unit

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Park currently has no potable water. No overnight camping allowed
Representative: Toureillies
State Park: Calliham Unit

Choke Canyon

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Park is open to overnight camping and boat ramp/day use activities.
Representative: Rep. Yvonne Gonzalez-
Senator: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
State Park: Choke Canyon

South Shore Unit

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Equestrian use available at the North Shore Unit (day and overnight).
Representative: Toureillies
State Park: South Shore Unit

Colorado Bend

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: HQ closed periodically based on staffing availability
Representative: Rep. Harvey Hilderbran
Senator: Sen. Troy Fraser
State Park: Colorado Bend

Cooper Lake

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Day use/boat ramp only Sunday - Thursday
Representative: Rep. Mark Homer
Senator: Sen. Bob Deuell
State Park: Cooper Lake

Doctors Creek Unit

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Day use/boat ramp and overnight camping Friday and Saturday
State Park: Doctors Creek Unit

Copper Breaks

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Day use only - no overnight camping November 15 - March 3.
Representative: Rep. Rick Hardcastle
Senator: Sen. Robert Duncan
State Park: Copper Breaks

Devils River

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday through Monday.
Representative: Rep. Pete Gallego
Senator: Sen. Frank Madla
State Park: Devils River

State Park

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: What Happened to the State Park
Representative: Representative
Senator: Senator
State Park: State Park

Fort Boggy

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday through Sunday.
Representative: Rep. Jim Dunnam
Senator: Sen. Steve Ogden
State Park: Fort Boggy

Fort Griffin

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Thursday through Monday for day use ; no overnight camping until 3/1
Representative: Rep. Jim Keffer
Senator: Sen. Craig Estes
State Park: Fort Griffin

Fort Lancaster

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday through Monday.
Representative: Rep. Harvey Hilderbran
Senator: Sen. Frank Madla
State Park: Fort Lancaster

State Historic Site

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

State Park: State Historic Site

Fort McKavett

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday - Monday; HQ closed periodically based on staffing availability
Representative: Rep. Harvey Hilderbran
Senator: Sen. Troy Fraser
State Park: Fort McKavett

Fort Richardson

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Exhibits, buildings will close Tuesday and Wednesday during non-peak periods.
Representative: Rep. Rick Hardcastle
Senator: Sen. Craig Estes
State Park: Fort Richardson

Goliad

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Close group camping area and tent pads during non-peak season (May-October).
Representative: Rep. Yvonne Gonzalez-
Senator: Sen. Ken Armbrister
State Park: Goliad

Hill Country

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: HQ closed periodically based on staffing availability
Representative: Rep. Carter Casteel
Senator: Sen. Frank Madla
State Park: Hill Country

Kickapoo Cavern

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday through Monday by appointment
Representative: Rep. Pete Gallego
Senator: Sen. Frank Madla
State Park: Kickapoo Cavern

Lake Arrowhead

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Park Headquarters closed Tuesday and Wednesday; campground loop closures
Representative: Rep. David Farabee
Senator: Sen. Craig Estes
State Park: Lake Arrowhead

Lake Brownwood

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Group Recreation Hall closed pending roof repairs.
Representative: Rep. Jim Keffer
Senator: Sen. Troy Fraser
State Park: Lake Brownwood

Lake Colorado City

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Day use only - no overnight camping December 1 - February 28
Representative: Rep. Scott Campbell
Senator: Sen. Robert Duncan
State Park: Lake Colorado City

Lake Houston

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Proposed transfer to the City of Houston
Representative: Rep. Ruben Hope
Senator: Sen. Tommy Williams
State Park: Lake Houston

Lake Somerville

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Day use only.
Representative: Rep. Robby Cook
Senator: Sen. Steve Ogden
State Park: Lake Somerville

Landmark Inn

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Close the park to day-use on Monday and Tuesday.
Representative: Rep. Tracy King
Senator: Sen. Frank Madla
State Park: Landmark Inn

State Park

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: What Happened to the State Park
Representative: Representative
Senator: Senator
State Park: State Park

Lockhart

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Swimming pool will be closed during the 2006 swim season
Representative: Rep. Patrick Rose
Senator: Sen. Ken Armbrister
State Park: Lockhart

Magoffin Home

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday through Sunday. Open Monday and Tuesday by appointment.
Representative: Rep. Paul Moreno
Senator: Sen. Eliot Shapleigh
State Park: Magoffin Home

State Historic Site

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

State Park: State Historic Site

Martin Dies, Jr

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Closed due to Hurricane Rita and will reopen after clean up and repairs
Representative: Rep. Roy Blake
Senator: Sen. Todd Staples
State Park: Martin Dies, Jr

Matagorda

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Transferred park to the Wildlife Division to be operated as a WMA
Representative: Rep. Glenda Dawson
Senator: Sen. Ken Armbrister
State Park: Matagorda

Mission Tejas

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Park closed Tuesday and Wednesday beginning January 1
Representative: Rep. Chuck Hopson
Senator: Sen. Steve Ogden
State Park: Mission Tejas

Monument Hill

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Thursday through Monday
Representative: Rep. Robby Cook
Senator: Sen. Ken Armbrister
State Park: Monument Hill

Mother Neff

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Headquarters closed Sunday - Tuesday
Representative: Rep. "Doc" Anderson
Senator: Sen. Kip Averitt
State Park: Mother Neff

Mustang Island

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Periodic fee booth closure on weekdays, self-pay station available
Representative: Rep. Gene Seaman
Senator: Sen. Chuy Hinojosa
State Park: Mustang Island

Palo Duro Canyon

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: HQ closed two days weekly; close all but one campground loop during winter
Representative: Rep. John Smithee
Senator: Sen. Kel Seliger
State Park: Palo Duro Canyon

Possum Kingdom

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: No overnight camping until March 3; utility renovation may interrupt services
Representative: Rep. Dan Flynn
Senator: Sen. Bob Deuell
State Park: Possum Kingdom

Purtis Creek

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Office closed Monday and Tuesday
Representative: Rep. Betty Brown
Senator: Sen. Todd Staples
State Park: Purtis Creek

Rusk

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Headquarters closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Representative: Rep. Chuck Hopson
Senator: Sen. Todd Staples
State Park: Rusk

Sabine Pass

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Closed due to Hurricane Rita and will reopen after clean up and repairs
Representative: Rep. Allan Ritter
Senator: Sen. Kyle Janek
State Park: Sabine Pass

State Historic Site

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: have been made on June 1, 2006 or possibly later.
State Park: State Historic Site

Sam Bell Maxey

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday through Sunda
Representative: Rep. Mark Homer
Senator: Sen. Kevin Eltife
State Park: Sam Bell Maxey

San Angelo

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Close Burkett Trailhead to overnight primitive camping; will operate as day
Representative: Rep. Scott Campbell
Senator: Sen. Robert Duncan
State Park: San Angelo

State Park

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: What Happened to the State Park
Representative: Representative
Senator: Senator
State Park: State Park

Sea Rim

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Closed due to Hurricane Rita and will reopen after clean up and repairs
Representative: Rep. Allan Ritter
Senator: Sen. Kyle Janek
State Park: Sea Rim

Starr Family Home

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Friday through Sunday; B&B closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Representative: Rep. Bryan Hughes
Senator: Sen. Kevin Eltife
State Park: Starr Family Home

Texas State Railroad

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Eliminate all round trips originating in Palestine; regularly schedule trips for
Representative: Rep. Byron Cook
Senator: Sen. Todd Staples
State Park: Texas State Railroad

Varner-Hogg

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Open Wednesday through Saturday
Representative: Rep. Dennis Bonnen
Senator: Sen. Kyle Janek
State Park: Varner-Hogg

Village Creek

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

What Happened to the State Park: Closed due to Hurricane Rita and will reopen after clean up and repairs
Representative: Rep. Mike Hamilton
Senator: Sen. Todd Staples
State Park: Village Creek

Summary: 46 different State Parks, State Natural Areas, and State Historical Sites underwent changes due to budget cuts. Those 46 different TPWD run areas are located in the districts of 17 State Senators and 35 State Representatives.

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:40 GMT

State Park: Summary: 46 different State Parks, State Natural Areas, and State Historical Sites underwent changes due to budget cuts. Those 46 different TPWD run areas are located in the districts of 17 State Senators and 35 State Representatives.