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...
Introduction Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease...
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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