Texas State Parks: The First 100 Years 1923-2023
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About the Book: Texas State Parks: The First 100 Years, 1923–2023 examines the history of one of Texas’s most treasured assets: our state parks. From the legislative establishment of the original Texas State Parks Board to the present, the development of our state and national parks over the last one hundred years has depended upon an evolving concept of public lands for public use and enjoyment.
After successful careers in politics, then business, George Bristol turned to a complementary endeavor that would utilize his skills and reflect a lifelong love of nature and parks: advocacy for parks and people. In 1994, he received a presidential appointment to the National Parks Foundation, launching his new journey. He established the Texas Coalition for Conservation in 2001 and began an eighteen-year effort that culminated in the people of Texas overwhelmingly voting to direct all revenue generated from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax to state parks and historic sites—as originally intended.
Contributions to the book where made by authors Jennifer L. Bristol and Cynthia Brandimarte, PhD.
Please note that when you order a copy- you will be taken to Jennifer Bristol's website to proceed through the secured check out. Scroll down to find Texas State Parks the First 100 Years.