Our Vision
- Support and encourage the wise use of natural resources on private lands.
- Defend the American system of free enterprise and promote private ownership and private protection of natural resources.
- Support the cultural traditions of Texas, recognizing that our heritage is intertwined with our special relationship with the land.
- Seek regional solutions to regional problems without undue interference from sate and federal governments.
- Educate and inform members and the public as well as stimulate public awareness of issues that affect the Trans-Pecos.
- Encourage members and the public to actively participate in the political processes that affect the Trans-Pecos.
- Promote private conservation, not public preservation of land and resources.
- Reduce the burden of state and federal regulations.
- Defend the individual liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America.
Our Approach
The Davis Mountain Trans-Pecos Heritage Association is involved with the issues affecting its members. DMTPHA provides support, resources, and information for members experiencing problems with eminent domain, park expansion, endangered species, wetlands, land use regulations, and other regulatory and environmental issues. DMTPHA maintains a Scientific Advisory Committee to provide scientific and technical support, and provides speakers to various local, state, and national groups. We also network with other state and national grassroots organizations to increase effectiveness, sponsor educational workshops and conferences, and provide a resources information center for member use.
Land of the Free. Home of the Brave.
That's Texas. That's the Trans-Pecos, the "land of the free and home of the brave..." where freedom is important and the strength of convictions still demands bravery.
The members of the Davis Mountain Trans-Pecos Heritage Association recognize that change is inevitable. DMTPHA works to assure that the future brings constructive change, built upon our heritage and the wise use of natural resources.
In times past, neighbors came together for barn raisings, cattle gatherings, and camp meetings. Today the need for neighbors to come together is greater than ever.
Membership in DMTPHA is open to all who believe in the importance of individual liberty and who share the goal of conserving the natural resources of the Trans-Pecos through private ownership. DMTPHA depends on its members and friends for donations. The operations and projects of DMTPHA are funded by membership dues and contributions. DMTPHA is a non-profit corporation classified under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Individuals, corporations, and foundations are eligible to support the work of the DMTPHA through tax-deductible gifts, as allowed by the Internal Revenue Code.