Texas

Texas is a state that embodies the spirit of the Wild West, where hunters and anglers can find adventure around every corner. From the rolling plains to the rugged mountains, Texas boasts a diverse landscape that offers a variety of hunting and fishing opportunities. Hunters in Texas can pursue a range of game species, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and quail. The state’s vast grasslands and thick forests provide the perfect setting for a challenging hunt, while its numerous lakes, rivers, and streams offer a bounty of fishing opportunities. Anglers can target a variety of fish popular among sportsmen and sportswomen, including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Finally, Texas is among the most popular destinations for our nation’s most talented wingshooters who flock to the Lone Star State to take advantage of abundant dove hunting opportunities each fall.

For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Texas, please contact:


Texas State Caucus Fact Sheet

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus

Senator John Cornyn
Representative Jodey Arrington
Representative Brian Babin
Representative Michael Burgess
Representative John Carter
Representative Monica De La Cruz
Representative Henry Cuellar
Representative Jake Ellzey
Representative Lizzie Fletcher
Representative Tony Gonzales
Representative Lance Gooden
Representative Kay Granger
Representative Ronny Jackson
Representative Mike McCaul
Representative August Pfluger
Representative Pete Sessions
Representative Marc Veasey
Representative Randy Weber
Representative Roger Williams

Texas Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member

Governor Greg Abbott

Texas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership

Senator Drew Springer
Representative Ernest Bailes

News Alerts

Oct 10 2023 Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation

Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...

Nov 21 2022 Hunters Harvesting for the Holidays: Game Meat Donation Programs Can Fill Tables This Thanksgiving & Beyond

Why It Matters: Sportsmen and women are greatly responsible for the many American conservation...

Oct 18 2022 Protecting Texas Oysters Reefs Again on the Commission Agenda

Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife management agencies play an important role in...

Aug 22 2022 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Denies Mountain Lion Petition, Expected to Form Stakeholder Group to Provide Recommendations to Commission

Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture PolicyWhy It Matters: Public...

Apr 26 2021 TX Caucus Co-Chair, Member Sponsor Bill to Continue State Fish and Wildlife Agency Operations

Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture PolicyHighlightsWhy It Matters: The...

Mar 29 2021 Expanding Opportunities for Hunters to Support Their Communities in Texas

Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture PolicyHighlightsWhy it matters: For...

Dec 07 2020 Bills Aimed at Protecting Second Amendment Rights during Times of Emergency Pre-Filed for 2021 Session in Texas

Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorWith the ongoing coronavirus pandemic still at the...

Oct 13 2020 Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Accepting Comments on Proposed Regulatory Amendments

Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) is...

Jun 01 2020 Texas: Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Changes to Southern Flounder Regulations

Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorDuring their recent regularly scheduled meeting, the Texas...

Nov 12 2019 Texas: Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment to Fully Dedicate Sporting Goods Sales Tax to State Parks and Historic Sites

Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorOn Tuesday, November 5, Texas voters took to...

Jun 03 2019 Texas: Boater Safety Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Contact Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorOn May 25, the Texas Legislature passed HB...

Mar 04 2019 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Seeking Comments on Proposed Freshwater Fishing Regulations

By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director and FisheriesEarlier this month, the Texas Parks...

Nov 13 2018 Texas: CSF Celebrates Bipartisan Pro-Sportsman Legislators on Election Day

On Election Day – November 6 – the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to...

Oct 05 2017 Texas: CSF Recognizes Sportsmen’s Efforts to Support Hurricane Relief

On September 28, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Houston, Texas to host...

Aug 31 2017 Donations Needed for Tropical Storm Harvey Relief Efforts

As images of rescues from the epic flooding in southeast Texas made their way...

Dec 07 2016 Dallas Safari Club to Host Chairman’s Club Reception

The Dallas Safari Club (DSC) and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s Board of Directors will...

Oct 06 2016 Texas: CSF Recognizes Impact of Sportsmen and Women in the Lone Star State

On September 29, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) hosted the 4th annual "Texas Bass,...

Nov 05 2015 Right to Hunt and Fish Ratified by Texas Voters, Amended to State Constitution

On November 3, more than 81 percent of Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 6...

Aug 28 2015 CSF Highlights Sportsmen’s Policy Priorities for the Lone Star State

On August 27, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) hosted the third annual "Texas Bass,...

May 28 2015 Texas Adds Right to Hunt and Fish to Ballot

On May 20, the Texas State House of Representatives passed SJR 22 – a...

Sep 26 2014 CSF Celebrates Texas ‘Bass, Bucks and Boots’

On September 25, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) brought its mission to Minute Maid...

Jun 26 2013 Brighter Future for Gulf Coast Anglers

In a step to enhance recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, Bureau of...

Apr 18 2013 Gulf Coast Governors Call on Congress to Give Management Control to States for Red Snapper Fishery

BATON ROUGE – Governor Bobby Jindal, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Florida Governor Rick Scott...

Jan 29 2012 The Story Behind the 60 Minutes Report on U.S. Game Ranches

Click here to download a PDF of this article.On Sunday January 29th, 60 Minutes...

Latest policy updates

Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...

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In keeping with the present framework of the American System of Conservation...

Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...

Funding mechanisms for search and rescue (SAR) operations vary by state, but...

The Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act provides that it shall be an...

Preemption is the process where a higher level of government revokes the...

Instead of discarding or wasting legally harvested game meat or surpluses of...

Knife industry and advocacy groups have successfully worked with the U.S. Congress...

In recent years many local governments have enacted vague, outdated laws banning...

During atypical social and economic times that devastate communities and states, some...

During unprecedented and devastating crises, some governors, through emergency powers granted to...

Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...

The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...

Reports and Data

Mar 11 2024 Texas: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

Texas: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

Jan 01 2013 2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Texas

2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Texas

Jan 01 2007 2006 Economic Impact Report — Texas

Sportsmen and women support twice the jobs in Teas as Dell Computer Corporation, Lockheed...

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