Natural Agenda A Strategic Plan for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fiscal Years 2015–2019 AGENCY STRATEGIC PLAN For Fiscal Years 2015-2019 by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Dan Allen Hughes, Jr., Chairman June 4, 2009 – February 1, 2015 Beeville Ralph H. Duggins, Vice-Chairman May 6, 2013 – February 1, 2019 Fort Worth T. Dan Friedkin, Chairman-Emeritus February 2, 2011 – February 1, 2017 Houston Roberto De Hoyos September 6, 2013 – February 1, 2019 Austin Bill Jones September 1, 2011 – February 1, 2017 Austin James H. Lee May 6, 2013 – February 1, 2019 Houston Margaret Martin February 5, 2009 – February 1, 2015 Boerne S. Reed Morian February 5, 2009 – February 1, 2015 Houston Dick Scott September 1, 2011 – February 1, 2017 Wimberley Lee M. Bass, Chairman-Emeritus Submitted July 7, 2014 Signed: ________________________________ Approved: ________________________________ Carter Smith Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. Executive Director Chairman Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Natural Agenda | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Statewide Vision, Mission and Philosophy.......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Relevant Statewide Goals and Benchmarks ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 TPWD Mission and Philosophy.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Internal/External Assessment Overview of Agency Scope and Functions .....................................................................................................................................................6 Main Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Affected Populations .......................................................................................................................................................................................6 Public Perception ................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Organizational Aspects ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Size and Composition of Workforce ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Geographic Location of Agency ...............................................................................................................................................................9 Location of Service Populations .............................................................................................................................................................10 Capital Assets ....................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Historically Underutilized Businesses ...............................................................................................................................................15 Contract Manager Training .....................................................................................................................................................................16 Key Events, Areas of Change and Impact on Agency .............................................................................................................. 17 Fiscal Aspects ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................23 Appropriations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................23 Method of Finance ..........................................................................................................................................................................................24 Budgetary/Financial Limitations and Issues ................................................................................................................................24 Short- and Long-Term Funding Needs ...............................................................................................................................................27 Technological Developments .................................................................................................................................................................................33 Current Activities and Initiatives ..........................................................................................................................................................34 Future Needs and Initiatives....................................................................................................................................................................37 Demographic Trends .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Economic Variables ......................................................................................................................................................................................................43 State Legislative Issues ..............................................................................................................................................................................................45 Impact of Federal Statutes/Issues .......................................................................................................................................................................51 Self-Evaluation and Opportunities for Improvement .............................................................................................................................55 Strategic Priorities .........................................................................................................................................................................................................61 TPWD Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Measures ....................................................................................................................................74 Technology Resource Planning ................................................................................................................................................................................82 Appendices: Appendix A – Agency Planning Process ........................................................................................................................................................91 Appendix B – Organizational Chart .................................................................................................................................................................. 93 Appendix C – Outcome Projections .................................................................................................................................................................. 94 Appendix D – Measure Definitions ....................................................................................................................................................................95 Appendix E – Workforce Plan ............................................................................................................................................................................. 126 Appendix F – Survey of Employee Engagement Results .................................................................................................................. 139 2 | Natural Agenda STATEWIDE VISION, MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY From Strengthening Our Prosperity: The Statewide Strategic Planning Elements for Texas State Government, Governor Rick Perry, March 2014 STATE VISION Ensuring the economic competitiveness of our state by adhering to principles of fiscal discipline, setting clear budget priorities, living within our means, and limiting the growth of government; Investing in critical water, energy and transportation infrastructure needs to meet the demands of our rapidly growing state; Ensuring excellence and accountability in public schools and institutions of higher education as we invest in the future of this state and ensure Texans are prepared to compete in the global marketplace; Defending Texans by safeguarding our neighborhoods and protecting our international border; and Increasing transparency and efficiency at all levels of government to guard against