In guiding the purpose and scope of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public lands, the objectives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission are:

1. (1) to seek out and protect through education, cooperative agreements, partnerships, conservation easements, and acquisition high quality examples of the State's natural and cultural heritage, and sensitive habitats or resources;
2. (2) to provide opportunities for resource based outdoor recreation;
3. (3) to impart to the people of Texas an understanding and appreciation of the State's cultural, historical and natural heritage;
4. (4) to promote environmental education, research, and demonstration of the stewardship of the State's diverse natural and cultural resources;
5. (5) to join with all the citizenry of this and other states and nations in promoting the conservation of natural, historical and recreational resources.

Source Note:The provisions of this §59.61 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12420.