Texas state parks
Managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife (State Parks). These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Texas follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Permit / permission needed
Using a metal detector in a Texas state park is an offense unless authorized by permit. No public recreational detecting permit program was found, so ask the park superintendent.
- Permit
- Permit (no public program found).
- Sources
- tpwd.texas.gov
- Notes
- 31 TAC 59.134.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
⚠️ Needs review: we couldn't fully confirm this against the official text yet. Please check with the park directly.
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Designated areas only
Drones are generally not allowed. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park has a designated zone; elsewhere a filming permit is required.
- Permit
- Filming permit.
- Sources
- tpwd.texas.gov
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Machine-readable: /api/states/tx.json