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Target Surf Trout Now
Optimal surf trout fishing conditions occur when the water is clear and green to the beach, with calm seas and light winds. These conditions often follow several days of stable weather. Early mornings, especially during an incoming tide, are ideal times to target trout, as they tend to feed more aggressively during these periods. Rod
Public Lands Saved From Federal Sales
Congress’ decision to remove a problematic public-lands sell-off provision from the House reconciliation bill is a testament to the overwhelming outcry and the leadership of Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.). The provision, added to the bill in a late-night maneuver, would have directed the Bureau of Land Management to sell or exchange hundreds of thousands of
TPWD Funds Trail Grants
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $6.8 million in grants, funding 24 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) supports recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition through grants funded from a portion of the federal gas tax generated by fuel purchases for off-highway vehicles.
Spanish Mackerel On Gulf Council Agenda
The Gulf Council will meet at the Council Office, in Tampa, Florida located at 4107 W Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida on June 3 – 4, 2025. The meeting will convene each day at 8:30 AM, EDT and is scheduled to adjourn at 3:15 PM, EDT on June 4, 2025. As always, the public
$2.5 Billion Water Infrastructure Deal, Additional 10-Year Annual $1 Billion Struck in Texas Legislature
The 2025 Legislature will land the plane on a historic water session, allotting $2.5 billion in not-itemized infrastructure spending with a 50-50 split between new supply and fixing existing infrastructure in the 10-year annually dedicated funding. From the very beginning, state leaders hailed this as the “water session,” emphasizing the need to jumpstart the construction
$2.5 Billion Water Infrastructure Deal, Additional 20-Year Annual $1 Billion Struck in Texas Legislature
The 2025 Legislature will land the plane on a historic water session, allotting $2.5 billion in not-itemized infrastructure spending with a 50-50 split between new supply and fixing existing infrastructure in the 20-year annually dedicated funding. From the very beginning, state leaders hailed this as the “water session,” emphasizing the need to jumpstart the construction
Texas House Approves ‘New Hollywood’ $300 Million Film Tax Incentive Program
Legislation allotting $300 million in tax incentives per biennium for the film industry in Texas is one step closer to being signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, after passing the Texas House on Monday — following Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s initiative and prodding from A-list celebrities. The Texas Moving Image Industry Program
School Prayer Times and Classroom Ten Commandments Legislation Pass Texas Legislature, Head to Abbott
Bills allowing a formal time of prayer in schools and requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms passed the Texas Legislature and are now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, after failed attempts by lawmakers in previous legislative sessions. Senate Bill (SB) 10 by Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford) and SB 11 by Sen.
Texas House Passes Texas Sheriffs-ICE Immigration Enforcement Contract Bill
A bill to increase cooperation between Texas sheriffs and federal authorities in order to better enforce immigration law was given approval by state House members this week. Senate Bill (SB) 8, coauthored in the upper chamber by Sens. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) and Joan Huffman (R-Houston) and carried in the House by Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro),
‘Making Texas Healthy Again’ Nutritional Education, Labeling Bill Advances in House
A floor fight over the future of food in Texas consumed the lower chamber Sunday, as lawmakers dug into a flurry of amendments to Senate Bill (SB) 25. Sen. Lois Kolkhorst’s (R-Brenham) “Making Texas Healthy Again” bill faced mounting opposition and debate over the course of the evening as members offered various changes to the
Texas House Approves Floor Substitute to Bill Abolishing Texas Lottery Commission
Members of the Texas House granted preliminary legislative approval Sunday evening to a bill proposing substantial alterations to how the Texas Lottery Commission is run after controversy engulfed the agency in recent months. Senate Bill (SB) 3070, authored by Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood), seeks to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission and move its operations and
Indian Lodge Reopens In Davis Mountains State Park
The historic Indian Lodge, nestled within Davis Mountains State Park, has completed its extensive remodel and is now open for reservation. This historic and treasured West Texas retreat was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s and features white adobe walls and southwestern charm. “We sincerely thank our visitors for their patience during
