SECTION 59.1. Establishment of Fees

For the purposes of this subchapter, "state park" or "park" means a state park, state natural area, state historic site, or state park and historic site under the department's jurisdiction.

(1) The Executive Director (executive director) of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (department) shall interpret and implement this subchapter to obtain maximum benefits for the people of Texas in their enjoyment of the state park system and in the expansion, improvement, and perpetuation of the system for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

(2) The executive director by executive order shall:

(A) designate state park entrance, activity, facility, and use fee amounts within the fee ranges established by the commission in this subchapter and may establish any such fees to apply on a yearly, seasonal, monthly, weekly, or daily basis;

(B) provide for any waiver or discounting of entrance, activity, facility, or use fees:

(i) when circumstances adversely affect public enjoyment of the recreational opportunities normally available: or

(ii) to enhance utilization or to promote the future use of existing facilities or activities; and

(C) establish a fee schedule for replacing or duplicating evidence of fee payment (receipt/window sticker etc.).

(3) The executive director by executive order may designate other department personnel to discount or waive fees in accordance with a written policy for the discounting or waiver of fees.

(4) The establishment and collection of fees and fee waivers shall be consistent with sound management of financial resources and strong fiscal controls.

Source Note: The provisions of this §59.1 adopted to be effective April 10, 2016, 41 TexReg 2593