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...and we know that anglers are the best stewards of our marine resources. #JoinCCA

🦀 NEW: "2026 Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program Removes 973 Derelict Traps from Texas’ Bays" ➡ tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele… CCA Texas is immensely proud to have supported and participated in this annual Texas tradition since its inception, and we're thankful for all the...

🗣 Lady Anglers: Register for the 2026 Babes on the Bay All Women’s Fishing Tournament (CPR format)! 📅 Fri./Sat., May 15/16 📍 Rockport–Fulton, TX! Early Registration is underway NOW and ends at 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, April 15th. Register here ➡️ app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/LGO…

We're immensely grateful to our partners in conservation whose work truly makes a difference: Sink Your Shucks Oyster Recycling Program, @HarteResearch, @TPWDnews, Operation Game Thief, @TexasGameWarden, as well as all the other crucial conservation-minded organizations.

This funding is made possible thanks to our dedicated volunteers, members, STAR Tournament registrants, and local chapter banquet attendees! Thank you to all who continue to make a positive impact on our Texas Coast.

🐟 CONSERVATION IN ACTION 🐟 We're proud to announce that the CCA Texas Board has approved over $1.3 million in funding to support critical coastal conservation initiatives. Learn more, including how these funds will be allocated, by clicking here ➡️ ccatexas.org/cca-texas-boar…

🐟 Conservation in Action 🐟 This past weekend, the Kader family, of our CCA Texas Aransas Bay Chapter, got out and made a BIG difference by volunteering in the 🦀 Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program.

🚮 Conservation Opportunity 🚮 Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal 🦀 More info from @TPWDnews ➡ tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele… CCA Texas is proud to have supported and participated in this annual Texas tradition since its inception, and we're ready for another productive year!

Do what you love with who you love. Happy Valentine's Day, y'all! 📸: John and Jen Blaha #JoinCCA #CCATexas

In 2026, we'll continue to ensure the health and conservation of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them here in Texas! #JoinCCA #CCATexas

We're immensely proud of what we were able to accomplish in 2025, and we're looking forward to building upon this year in 2026 as we continue to ensure the health and conservation of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them here in Texas.   #JoinCCA #CCATexas

🎄 Have a very Merry Christmas, y’all! 🎄

📑 LOCAL CHAPTER UPDATE 📑 'Tis the season! Recently, our CCA Texas Austin (top), Fort Bend (middle), NW Houston (bottom), and others held their annual Christmas parties to celebrate the incredible years they have had.

🐟 Conservation in Action 🐟 $16,096,758: Our total funded amount from the inception of our Habitat Today for Fish Tomorrow Program through 2025! CCA Texas has a long history of supporting and participating in conservation and restoration projects.

As Thanksgiving draws near, we are reminded of how immensely thankful we are for our beautiful Texas Coast that gives us so much. Wishing you and your loved ones a 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and safe travels to and from wherever you’re spending it.

🦪 CCA Texas Oyster Project Conservation Update 🦪 As we start to close the book on 2025, we have one last update for this year, which includes adding: 🦪 Oyster License Buyback Program 🦪 East Matagorda CoL (Eidelbach Flats Reef) 🦪 Mesquite Bay CoL (Ranch House Reef)

🚨 The CCA Texas STAR Tournament has now officially awarded over $8,700,000 in youth scholarships since 1995, including $325,000 this year! This year's 2025 STAR Kid and Teen WINNERS, who competed in Sheepshead and Gafftop Divisions, were recently honored at our annual awards...

🦪 Carlos Reef 🦪 from above. 📸: John Blaha #JoinCCA #CCATexas

📢 CCA Texas hats are now available online! Check out our designs by browsing the "Performance Apparel" section at ➡️ JoinCCAStore.com In addition to these sharp-looking hats, you can also buy fishing and performance shirts, decals, coolers, and more. #JoinCCA #CCATexas

🦪 Do you know about the Certificate of Location (CoL) program? 💬 "A program playing a significant role in bolstering oyster populations and enhancing bay health is the Certificate of Location (CoL) program." #JoinCCA #CCATexas ccatexas.org/revitalizing-t…

Read our latest issue of CURRENTS ➡ ccatexas.org/currents-octob… Articles and content include - Revitalizing Texas Bays: The Certificate of Location Program Offers a Win-Win for Conservation and Anglers, CCA Texas Funds Over $1.2 Million for Conservation Efforts, and more! #JoinCCA