WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS. JR. GOVERNOR STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AUSTIN. TEXAS 78711 January 7, 1988 Mr. Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Chairman Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Interfirst One Building Dallas, Texas 75202-2959 Dear Chairman Cox: Secretary of the Interior Donald P. Hodel responded to my letter concerning management of the Wynne tract on Matagorda Island by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. A copy of:this letter is attached which includes the issues of approval by the Conservancy, amendment of the 1982 Memorandum of Agreement, and fee-title acquisition of the Wynne tract. The Secretary of the Interior has requested the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to further discuss this proposal, and I request the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to continue negotiations with the Service. Please keep me informed on the progress of this matter, and also please contact me for assistance, if needed. Sincerely, William P. Clements, Jr. Governor WPC:jhvh Attachment cc: Mr. Charles D. Travis, Executive Director Texas Parks and Wildlife Department