Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Employee Directory
Government AdministrationTexas, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is a state government agency charged with conserving Texas’s natural and cultural resources and supporting hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation for present and future generations. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, TPWD traces its roots to 1895 as the Fish & Oyster Commission, evolving through the Texas Game & Fish Commission before merging with the State Parks Board in 1963 to form its current structure. Its scope spans coastal fisheries, inland fisheries, and wildlife, with dedicated divisions overseeing saltwater resources, freshwater habitats, and wildlife population management across vast public lands and waterways. Enforcement is carried out by Texas Game Wardens who apply TPWD regulations alongside broader state laws. The department also runs education and outreach programs, such as hands-on outdoor skills workshops and family-focused outdoor experiences, and maintains volunteer opportunities to support stewardship and recreation. In a recent activity, TPWD partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to host an Explore Bowhunting workshop at the La Sal Del Rey National Wildlife Reserve.
1-888-653-2347 
support@leadiq.com 
