[tcb] Re: Camping
- From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:26:09 -0800 (PST)
Thanks for clarifying that Steve: And with your direct line to the TPW keep us
posted on what is going on.
--- On Tue, 2/1/11, Steve Chamberlain <steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Steve Chamberlain <steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Camping
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 3:19 PM
That was copied from my daughters email where I asked her about it. She works
for Texas Parks & Wildlife.
On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Um, Steve, you lost me there. I thought you worked for Haliburton? What's
with the disclaimer?
--- On Tue, 2/1/11, Steve Chamberlain <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Steve Chamberlain <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Camping
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 1:30 PM
For all of you that enjoy the Texas State Parks here is a suggestion of what
you can do and remember we never had this conversation:
For the record, I am speaking as your daughter, not a state employee.
TPWD is looking at at 25% (or more) budget cut. That will likeley include the
closure of 5-7 parks. Many parks do not pay for themselves in user fees.
However, several studies have been made that show that parks contribute
substantially to local economies, which does in a sense help them pay for
themselves. It is likely that the parks that do regularly turn a revenue will
not be targeted for closure. However, with the political decision to not raise
taxes, substantial cuts will be made to all forms of government in a political
effort to decrease government.
The best thing you can do as a Texan is to communicate with your state
legislators about what is important to you. I have friends who work for some of
these decision makers and have heard time and time again how a small few can
influence decisions. Write a letter talking about the parks you use and why
they are important to you. Give your representative a call and tell them not to
close your park. Remember, politics is a contact sport.
Thanks for your interest in protecting our open spaces.
On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM, <wuzmop@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Do you happen to have a link? I shy away from state parks due to the crowds and
regulations, but still use them quite a bit. Sometimes you just want to camp
somewhere close and easy, and they usually fit the bill.
-----Original Message-----
From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tue, Feb 1, 2011 10:05 am
Subject: [tcb] Camping
I have heard rumors that the Texas Legislature is looking at closing several
state parks to help cover the budget deficit. Intent is not to save money, in
that the parks basically pay for themselves, but so the legislature can raid
the state park fund. Some of the parks apparently on the list are parks in
which a lot of the bus guys camp.
Anyone in the know with more info might want to check into this and maybe
contact your state legislator.
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