Paddling in Texas START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: NONE Contact: Shelley Plante, (512) 389-4500 Paddling in Texas Did you know Texas has more than 3,700 named streams, 15 major rivers and 3,300 miles of tidal shoreline along the Gulf Coast? And it's all waiting for you and your next paddling adventure with family and friends. You'll find a wide variety of paddling trails to suit your skill level and sense of adventure when you visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website. Texas Parks and Wildlife reminds you that life's better outside.