Tex. Parks & Wild. Code Section 81.504
Effect on Existing Areas

Inclusion of a state or local park, preserve, wildlife refuge, or other area within the system established under this subchapter does not cancel, supersede, or interfere with any other law or provision of an instrument relating to the use, management, or development of the area for other purposes except that any agency administering an area within the system is responsible for preserving the natural character of the area under the policies of the commission.

Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Source: Section 81.504 — Effect on Existing Areas, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PW/htm/PW.81.htm#81.504 (accessed May 26, 2025).

81.001
Taking of Wildlife from Hatcheries and Reservations Prohibited 81.003
Trespass on State Hatcheries and Reservations 81.004
Fishing in Sanctuary 81.006
Taking or Possessing Species from Wildlife Management Areas 81.007
Penalty 81.101
Saltwater Areas 81.102
Freshwater Areas 81.103
Property Acquisition 81.104
Condemnation Suits 81.206
Proclamation 81.207
Notice 81.208
Effective Date of Proclamation 81.209
Excluded Counties 81.301
Wildlife Management Association Areas 81.302
Wildlife Management Plan 81.303
Rules 81.401
Acquisition and Management of Areas 81.402
Regulation of Hunting and Fishing 81.403
Permits 81.404
Contracts for Removal of Fur-bearing Animals and Reptiles 81.405
Regulation of Recreational Activities 81.501
Creation of Scientific Areas 81.502
Powers and Duties 81.503
Land of Public Entities 81.504
Effect on Existing Areas 81.505
Protected Status 81.506
Funds to Be Specifically Appropriated 81.4011
Definition 81.4012
Applicability to State Park Land

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Original Source: Section 81.504 — Effect on Existing Areas, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PW/htm/PW.81.htm#81.504 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Tex. Parks & Wild. Code Section 81.504 Effect on Existing Areas

Tex. Parks & Wild. Code Section 81.504
Effect on Existing Areas