In guiding the mission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department State Park System, the objectives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission are:
  (1) to seek out and protect high quality examples of the state's natural and cultural heritage, and sensitive habitats or resources;
  (2) to provide opportunities for sustainable, resource-based outdoor recreation;
  (3) to encourage an understanding and appreciation of the state's cultural, historical and natural heritage;
  (4) to promote environmental education, research, and demonstration of the best management practices in the stewardship of the state's diverse natural and cultural resources; and
  (5) to join with all the citizenry of this and other states and nations in promoting the conservation of natural, historical and recreational resources.

Source Note: The provisions of this §59.61 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12420; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5394