With the remarkable passage of Proposition 14 earlier this week, Texas State Parks is preparing for a pioneering era in conservation. The proposition established the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, backed by a portion of the state’s budget surplus, to facilitate the strategic acquisition and development of state parks.
This fund marks the most significant investment in parks in the history of our state and ushers in an exciting new chapter. With secure funding for land acquisitions, Texas is poised to conserve more of its unique landscape and cultivate more state parks, creating lasting memories for future generations.
Looking ahead to their 100th birthday in 2023, Texas State Parks is already home to 89 stunning parks, natural expanses, and historic sites that captivate nearly ten million visitors every year. Find out more about this milestone by visiting the original story [here](https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/news/newstalk-texas/?Item=30188).