Cont the repatr prog. for illegally Tx tortoises

This interagency cooperation contract, identified by solicitation number CA-0010192, is an agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. The project, titled Continuing the repatriation program for illegally collected Texas tortoises, is designed to mitigate the illegal collection of tortoises through the implementation of a repatriation framework and a comprehensive public communication strategy. The initiative is funded via the USFWS under FAIN F26AF02609-00. The contract is effective from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. It carries a total financial value of 384,526 dollars, which consists of 249,942 dollars in reimbursable funds and a match of 134,584 dollars. This award notice outlines the state-level collaboration aimed at wildlife conservation and the legal recovery of protected species within Texas.