1. (a) Commerce, TxDOT, and TPWD are the three major state agencies responsible for promoting travel and tourism in Texas.
2. (b) Government Code, §481.172 sets forth the responsibilities of Commerce in promoting Texas as a tourist destination. Government Code, §481.172(5) and (6) direct that Commerce cooperate with TxDOT and TPWD in tourism matters.
3. (c) Government Code, §481.022(b)(1) requires Commerce to promote Texas as an attraction for tourism.
4. (d) Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6144(e) authorizes TxDOT to publish such pamphlets, bulletins, maps and documents as it deems necessary to serve the motoring public and road users. Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6144(e) also requires TxDOT to maintain and operate Travel Information Bureaus at the principal gateways to Texas to provide road information, travel guidance and various descriptive materials designed to aid and assist the traveling public and to stimulate travel to and within Texas.
5. (e) Parks and Wildlife Code, §§11.033(2), 11.054(a)(1), 13.017(a) and 31.002 authorize TPWD to expend certain funds and provide certain information to the public relating to wildlife management, nongame and endangered species conservation, public parks, and water safety.

Source Note:The provisions of this §23.41 adopted to be effective July 9, 1996, 21 TexReg 5980.