The Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society was formed in 1965 and conforms to the bylaws, policies, code of ethics, objectives, and position statements of The Wildlife Society. Chapter efforts are designed to involve resource professionals and stimulate involvement by all concerned individuals.

Texas Chapter objectives include:

1. Promote the professions related to conservation and management of wildlife resources.
2. Disseminate information to the public concerning wildlife research, management, and conservation.
3. Bring to the attention of The Society notable achievements in wildlife management in Texas.
4. To accomplish these objectives, the Chapter aims to:
5. Provide better liaison among Chapter members and administrative programs of The Society.
6. Evaluate and respond to Society positions and actions that affect Texas wildlife and their habitats.
7. Recognize and commend outstanding achievements in maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife habitats in Texas by both professional and non-professional wildlifers.
8. Focus the aims and objectives of The Society upon needs, problems, and events in Texas.
9. Encourage communications between Chapter members and non-members to facilitate understanding and effectiveness of research and management of Texas' wildlife resources.

TCTWS's mission is to become the acknowledged source of scientific information and expertise concerning wildlife biology and management in Texas. The TCTWS participates in a global society in which the conservation of wildlife is a common goal. Wildlife resource decisions are made after consideration of relevant scientific information, in consultation with wildlife professionals, and with the support of an informed and caring citizenry.

Some of their strategic goals include anticipating the future to best serve the changing needs of wildlife professionals and society, maximize the potential of wildlife professionals to be an effective steward of wildlife, foster high professional standards and ethics for wildlife professionals, provide information for the sound scientific management and stewardship of all wildlife species and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations, and reach out to the citizens of Texas to increase their understanding and appreciation of wildlife and wildlife habitat.

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