State officials have finalized a $35 million deal for 2,020-acre tract that will be part a new Hill Country state park.

The property features rugged hills, diverse native habitats and 2 miles of riverfront approximately 10 miles upstream from Lake Buchanan.

A new state park in Central Texas is in the works. Why it matters: With so much of Texas property in private hands, the new park will be key to expanding public access to the state's natural spaces. Driving the news: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased 2,