State park police celebrate 50 years of protecting Texas’ wild places

  • The State Park Police have been around for 50 years enforcing the law so more than 10 million visitors can enjoy state parks each year. Contributed/Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
    The State Park Police have been around for 50 years enforcing the law so more than 10 million visitors can enjoy state parks each year. Contributed/Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of serving these special places and the 10 million state park annual visitors. “Our State Park Police officers are among the most highly skilled and trained…

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