The Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, habitat management, information & education in Texas.

The primary duties of the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife is:

• To manage and protect wildlife in Texas
• To manage wildlife habitat
• To educate the public on wildlife and safe hunting practices
• Set hunting and fishing seasons and creel limits
• Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
• Set hunting & fishing regulations in Texas
• Conduct tests for wildlife disease
• Animal Reintroduction