tomneal wrote: and another
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/rea ... =59&rl=134
(f) Arms and firearms. It is an offense to:
(1) possess a firearm with a cartridge or projectile in any portion of the mechanism, except when authorized by the commission or the director;
(2) display a firearm, except when authorized by the director or the commission; and
Found this at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/
Welcome to the Texas Administrative Code
....a compilation of all state agency rules in Texas. There are 16 titles in the TAC. Each title represents a category and relating agencies are assigned to the appropriate title.
So it appears the Texas Administrative Code is a compilation of rules developed by various governmental entities. I assume they have the force of law, except that rule (1) above is specifically precluded for concealed carry by the state's pre-emption statute. Regardless of whether or not the TPWD director "allows" concealed carry, Texas law allows it. His letter just reinforces that concealed carry under license is allowed (and that he won't direct his officers to take action against law abiding CHL holders carrying in a state park.)
At least that's the way I see it.