Yes, this is an anole. Many people call them "chameleons," as they do change brown/green, but this is incorrect.
Here in Texas they're native.
My understanding is that they turn brown when cool and green when warm.
Califia
Oct 30, 2003 5:03 PM
I've had them turn brown in my hand, even when I just messed with warm water. They turn colors when they want. One turned green when I picked him up, and then turned brown when I moved him from my shirt to my hand.
