Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees

The Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, is a governmental entity created by a special act of the Texas Legislature in 1962 for the purpose of directing all tourism efforts for Galveston. The State of Texas requires that a 9-member board be appointed by the City Council, with 4 members appointed on alternate years for 2-year terms and a City Council representative appointed annually. The Park Board employs a full-time, year-round staff with additional seasonal employees as needed. he Park Board of Trustees (PBTG) vision is to lead Galveston and Texas in creating a tourist destination that promises memorable experiences and wonderful amenities and delivers lifelong memories that makes people want to return - and to bring their friends and family. The Park Board of Trustees mission is to promote Galveston Island, its natural resources, attractions, and heritage; to attract visitors to Galveston Island; and to assure that Galvestons assets, for which the Board of Trust...