Is it true that you don't need a fishing license if fishing from the bank at a state park? I remember a similar thread last spring but don't recall the final determination.

Not sure about this year, but ye, last year it was true during certain months. Check out TPWD for accurate info

I was in Walmart getting my license and it seems that this year (all year) a license is not required while fishing from the bank of a Texas State Park or in anybody of water that is completely within the confines of a Texas State Park. This is inclusive of Saltwater fishing as well. I was quite surprised as last year it was only for a specific weekend during the year.

If you are fishing from the bank only in a state park. This law does not apply if you launched from a state park and are fishing on open water.

You only need lic if your on the water not on the bank. I know i got stoped for it last weekend