House Bill 2819 amends provisions
of the Natural Resources Code relating to the management and protection of
coastal public land and coastal resources. Among other provisions, the bill:
- provides for the use of the coastal erosion program account
for the administration of the coastal management program
- adds provisions relating to the establishment of a
building setback line by local governments
- revises requirements for General Land Office (GLO) rules
and actions on local governments' beach access and use plans and requirements
for forwarding development plans to the GLO for comment
- provides for administrative penalties for violation of
laws and rules relating to use and maintenance of public beaches and those
relating to dune protection
- authorizes the GLO to order removal of certain
structures, improvements, obstructions, barriers, and hazards located on
public beaches if they are inconsistent with a beach access and use plan
or constitute a hazard to health, safety, or public welfare
The bill also amends the Natural Resources Code and Property
Code to modify the content of disclosure notices relating to the sale of
coastal real estate.