IMMEDIATE DANGER: If there is an immediate threat to human life or safety, call 911. Texas Hog Dispatch is not an emergency, law-enforcement, or public-safety service.
Resources & Official References
Wherever you are in Texas, find a verifiable starting point: official state and federal feral hog information, agency phone numbers, and places to explore questions further.
Texas Agency Phone Numbers
Contact information verified against the agencies' own websites on August 30, 2026. Confirm current numbers at tpwd.texas.gov.
Official Information Sources
These are links to current official agency pages, not a summary of Texas law. Rules, definitions, and requirements change and can differ by county, property type, and activity. Verify what applies to your own property and activity with the agency directly, and seek your own legal advice where needed.
- Open referenceTexas Parks & Wildlife Department
TPWD — Feral Hogs in Texas
The state agency's general information page on wild pigs in Texas.
- Open referenceTexas Parks & Wildlife Department
TPWD — Nongame and Other Species Regulations
Current TPWD rules page covering nongame and exotic species. Rules change; verify what applies to your property and activity.
- Open referenceU.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA APHIS — Feral Swine
Federal program information on feral swine biology, distribution, and damage.
- Open referenceU.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA APHIS — Risks to People and Pets
Federal guidance on feral swine risks to people, pets, and property.
- Open referenceTexas Parks & Wildlife Department
TPWD — Feral Hogs vs. Javelina
Official identification reference for telling feral hogs from javelina.
- Open referenceTexas Parks & Wildlife Department
TPWD — Operation Game Thief
Program page for reporting suspected wildlife violations.
Research & Intelligence Hub
A separate public research and education project: sourced explainers, analysis, tools, species information, public-program records, and Texas feral hog resources.
Open the THD TrackerIdentification & Safety Basics
A basic, safety-first guide to identifying sign, documenting it safely, and when to stop and call for help.
Read the Field GuideQuestions Welcome Across Texas
Not sure what you need or outside the current dispatch focus? Ask THD what you are trying to figure out. We review inquiries from across Texas and can point you toward relevant information or resources when available. Operator dispatch currently focuses on qualifying private properties in unincorporated Harris and Montgomery counties.
No upfront fee to submit a request. Independent operators set field-service prices and decide whether to respond; a quote, availability, or service is not guaranteed.