The HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Show slithered back into Longview this weekend to put East Texas animal lovers face to face ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new batch of baby horned lizards raised in north and east Texas zoos were released to the wild Friday as part of ongoing efforts to restore the Texas species.

Texas horned lizards are light brown or tan with darker spots, helping them to blend into sandy or rocky soil. Their flat bodies, blunt snouts, and short tails make them unlike long, sleek lizards.

The lizard’s fragility has been recognized since at least 1977, when the state officially classified horny toads as threatened. The growing sprawl of Texas cities wiped away large swaths of habitat.

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Lizard's Endangered Status, Cites Oil Industry Threat By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration on Monday ...