{
 "state": "TX",
 "name": "Texas",
 "agency": "Texas Parks and Wildlife (State Parks)",
 "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
 "entries": [
  {
   "id": "us-tx:state_parks:metal_detecting",
   "jurisdiction": "Texas State Parks",
   "agency": "Texas Parks and Wildlife (State Parks)",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "TX",
   "hobby": "metal_detecting",
   "status": "permit_required",
   "summary": "Using a metal detector in a Texas state park is an offense unless authorized by permit. No public recreational detecting permit program was found, so ask the park superintendent.",
   "permit": "Permit (no public program found).",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_p4000_0000a.pdf"
   ],
   "notes": "31 TAC 59.134.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read the TPWD regulations brochure (31 TAC 59.134): 'offense ... except as authorized by permit.'",
   "needs_review": true,
   "status_history": [
    {
     "from": "prohibited",
     "to": "permit_required",
     "date": "2026-10-21",
     "reason": "Rule text allows use by permit"
    }
   ],
   "unreachable_sources": {}
  },
  {
   "id": "us-tx:state_parks:drones",
   "jurisdiction": "Texas State Parks",
   "agency": "Texas Parks and Wildlife (State Parks)",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "TX",
   "hobby": "drones",
   "status": "restricted_areas",
   "summary": "Drones are generally not allowed. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park has a designated zone; elsewhere a filming permit is required.",
   "permit": "Filming permit.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/frequently-asked-questions"
   ],
   "notes": "",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read the TPWD FAQ.",
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  }
 ]
}