On Tuesday, November 5 vote for your Texas State Parks! Proposition 5 would dedicate 100 percent of the Sporting Goods Sales Tax (SGST) to Texas state parks and historic sites, which includes state natural areas like Government Canyon State Natural Area.

This is not a new tax, nor will it raise taxes. In 1993, the Texas Legislature passed a law that allowing revenues from the sporting goods tax to be used for upkeep and expansion of state parks, however, historically the funds have gone to balance the state budget. Proposition 5 would make appropriations to the SGST to ensure state parks and historic sites would receive the needed funds to maintain facilities but will also allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to provide new outdoor recreational opportunities.