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Hunting News Latest Hunting News Sunset commission report for TPW issued | Sunset commission report for TPW issued |
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| Written by Texas Parks and Wildlife | |
| Thursday, 18 December 2008 | |
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The staff of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission released its report following a review of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The 12-member commission, made up of 10 legislators and two public members, reviews the policies and programs of more than 150 government agencies every 12 years. The commission questions the need for each agency, looks for potential duplication of other public services or programs, and considers new and innovative changes to improve each agency's operations and activities. The Sunset staff’s seven issues/recommendations for the department are: • Texas has a continuing need for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; • Texas Parks and Wildlife cannot minimize risk from harmful exotic aquatic plants under its current regulatory approach; • TPWD cannot fully assess the impact of its resource protection efforts; • TPWD’s internal affairs function lacks statutory standing and an adequate connection to the Parks and Wildlife Commission; • Streamline boat and boat trailer titling and registration to provide better services to citizens; • The department is well positioned to use the Parrie Haynes Ranch to help Texas’ youth; and • Improve enforcement of Texas’ game laws by joining the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement that recognizes suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states. This means that illegal activities in one state can affect a person’s hunting or fishing privileges in all participating states. The department will prepare a management response addressing these points, which is due later this month. |
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