CONNALLY BONDS: How this governor ensured Texans 
would have outdoor spaces ... :09 [" ... and enjoy it."] details 
ahead ... on Passport to Texas ... 

This is Passport to Texas

This year marks the 50th anniversary of TPW, and we're 
looking back at major milestones. In 1967, Governor 
Connally and the State Legislature ensured citizens would 
have access to nature's splendor. 

09 - Governor Connally realized that if we were going to conserve 
our lands and waters and fish and wildlife that we had to create 
places for people to get out and enjoy it.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Executive Director, Carter Smith. 

16 -So, Governor Connally and the Legislature championed a 
funding program that created a series of revenue bonds, called 
the Connally Bonds that were used to finance the acquisition and 
expansion of many state parks and state natural areas.

 ... such as Enchanted Rock, Lost Maples, and Devil's River ... 

12 -- ... to a host of other state parks where Texans can now get 
out and enjoy the great outdoors: the beauty, splendor and 
wildness that define our state and the place that we love. We're 
able to enjoy that a lot more because of the Connally Bonds.

Help TPW celebrate its 50 year anniversary this year by 
sharing your stories, videos and photographs depicting 
how you, your family and friends enjoy the great Texas 
outdoors. Just go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife website 
for details.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... Cecilia Nasti







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