TPWD temporarily closes fishing on Texas Coast The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast due to freezing weather conditions. Credit: kiii staff Author: KIII Staff Updated: 12:36 PM CST February 13, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast to protect resources during freezing weather conditions. The closure takes effect at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15 and extends through 11:59 p...