Rep. Angelia Orr filed House Bill 2332 on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 to preserve Fairfield Lake State Park to be enjoyed by future generations of Texans.
“Fairfield Lake State Park has been treasured by the local community and park lovers across the state for decades, and I am proud to do my part to help preserve it,” said Orr. “With approximately 95% of the land in Texas being privately owned, public parks like Fairfield Lake State Park are essential to our Texas families.”
House Bill 2332 would grant Texas Parks & Wildlife Department eminent domain authority specifically to acquire any property necessary to preserve Fairfield Lake State Park.
“I want to commend our Freestone County community members and local elected officials for working hard to raise public awareness of this park’s future, and making their voices heard. My office has received correspondence from hundreds of constituents and park lovers across the state urging us to do what we can to save the park,” said Orr.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Texas State Parks system. The state of Texas and the Parks & Wildlife Department have invested over $70 million in the development and operation of Fairfield Lake State Park, and the park welcomes 80,000 visitors annually.
House District 13 includes Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Leon, and Limestone Counties and a portion of McLennan County.
