Hat, Felt, Western, 10x, TPWD Customized, Silver Belly, 4 Inch Brim, 4.625 Inch Crown, Oval, Long… and 1 more item

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded contract 201-A1 to The Townsend Group, Inc., on June 8, 2026, for the procurement of customized western felt hats. The contract encompasses two Stetson brand hats, each manufactured at 10x quality with identical specifications including a silver belly color, 4-inch brim, and 4.625-inch crown. The hats differ in shape and size specifications: one features a long oval shape in size 7½, while the second features a regular oval shape in size 6⅞. Delivery is directed to TPWD Law Enforcement Headquarters at 4200 Smith School Road in Austin, Texas.

The total contract value is $777.54, with each hat priced at $388.77. The purchase order was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts—Statewide Procurement Division under purchasing agent Marcia Morgan. The order qualifies for state sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) and federal excise tax exemption. Expected delivery is scheduled for December 7, 2026, with an approved requested order window of 180 days. This term contract award represents a routine procurement of specialized equipment for state law enforcement operations.