Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Acquires Over 650 Acres for Future State Park on Lake Palestine
More than 650 acres of land on Lake Palestine in Henderson County have been acquired by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) to be developed into a future Texas State Park. The foundation will hold the property until it…
Tyler Longview, TX, October 3, 2026 —
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) has acquired more than 650 acres of land situated on Lake Palestine in Henderson County. This acquisition marks a significant step toward the creation of a future Texas State Park in the region.
The foundation plans to hold the acquired property until a planned transfer to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This transfer is anticipated to occur in late 2027. The initiative aims to preserve important East Texas habitat and enhance public access to Lake Palestine.
The specific details regarding the nature of the habitat or the scope of the planned public access enhancements were not provided. The acreage acquired exceeds 650 acres, according to the information available.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation serves as a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Texas’ natural resources. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is the state agency responsible for the management and maintenance of Texas’ state parks and natural areas.
This land acquisition is positioned to contribute to the state’s network of public lands, offering recreational opportunities and ecological preservation. The duration for which the TPWF will hold the land before its transfer to TPWD is set for approximately the period leading up to late 2027. Further details about the development plans for the future state park have not yet been released.
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