The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said this is only the second time the price of the pass has increased in 20 years.The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced this week that the annual price for the Texas State Parks Pass will increase from $70 to $95 on Sept. 1. The pass gives holders and their guests unlimited free day-use access to all 88 Texas State Parks.Current passholders who have a pass expiring after Sept.
TPWD said the benefits of having a Texas State Parks Pass go beyond the price of admission. Passholders get a half-price discount for the second night of camping when they stay two or more consecutive nights in the same campsite or screened shelter. They also get 10% off most retail and rental items and park stores, special discounts for activities and events and a subscription to the State Parks Getaways e-newsletter.