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From: Texas State Parks <tpwd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 02/27/2016 8:13 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: New Funding Promises Brighter Future for State Parks
State parks receive $90 million for critical repairs and improvements. More
than 80 projects scheduled.
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The future of Texas State Parks looks bright — exceedingly bright! Recent
legislation passed by the 84th Texas Legislature provides a significant
increase in funding for Texas parks. For the 2016-2017 biennium, House Bill 158
dedicates 94 percent of state sales tax revenue from the sale of sporting goods
to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. See the Improvements Coming to Parks at
TexasStateParks.org/BrighterFuture How the New Funding Will Improve State Parks
As a result of the increased funding, there are more than 80 state park repair
and improvement projects scheduled, using a combination of new appropriations
plus funding from previous legislative sessions. An overview of these projects
includes:Major ProjectsGalveston Island State Park beachside will be
redeveloped after being destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008. The
transformational plan includes restrooms, boardwalks to the beach, tent camping
platforms, multi-use campsites with electric and water service, group shelters,
and day use picnic shelters. Franklin Mountains State Park will receive a new
visitors’ center. Battleship Texas State Historic Site will benefit from the
repair and replacement of critical structural components of the ship.Palo Pinto
Mountains State Park - Engineering and construction design planning will begin
for this new 4,400 acre park which is 1 hour west of Ft. Worth. Repairs to
Historic StructuresMany structures at our state parks are historic and in need
of careful repair and restoration:Historic motor court at Balmorhea State Park
Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State ParkLighthouse at Port Isabel Lighthouse
State Historic Site Historic CCC swimming pool and bathhouse at Abilene State
ParkHistoric structures and site at Monument Hill and Kreische House and
BreweryCCC Rock Tabernacle at Mother Neff State Park Custodian’s Cottage at
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
State Parks Damaged by Natural Disasters Repairs and/or replacement will be
made to facilities and trails damaged by floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
Damaged parks slated for work in 2016-2017 include McKinney Falls State Park,
Bastrop State Park, and Davis Mountains State Park. General Improvements and
RepairsNineteen restrooms will be replaced throughout the state. (This will
make many park visitors very happy!)Water, wastewater, and electrical service
renovations and replacements will be completed at 13 state parks. Although not
usually visible to our park visitors, functioning and energy-efficient utility
systems are important to the everyday workings of a state park as they provide
reliable water and electricity to visitors. All of these much-needed repairs
will enhance our park visitors’ experience in one way or another. Find out if
improvements are being made to your favorite parks at
www.TexasStateParks.org/BrighterFutureThanks to You!Texas Parks and Wildlife
wishes to thank park visitors like you for all of your support. We also want to
recognize the Texas Legislature for their vision in providing a dedicated
source of funding for state parks. And, a big thank you to the many others who
have supported us all along — including local volunteers and communities, park
“Friends Groups” and other non-profit groups, industry professionals, corporate
partners and grassroots supporters across the state. We will invest these
dollars to make a lasting impact on your state parks, now and for future
generations.
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