SRC-MWN H.B. 779 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 779
By: Uher (Armbrister)
Natural Resources
5/11/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The line of vegetation is the line that separates the public beach easement
from private use property. The line of vegetation does not have a fixed
location and can shift as a result of erosion. Therefore what was once
private property could become subject to a public beach easement. H.B. 779
provides that, in certain areas, the line of vegetation is along the
seaward side of a stone revetment.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 61.017, Natural Resources Code, by adding
Subsection (d) to set forth provisions establishing line of vegetation
along the Gulf of Mexico in certain areas of public beach. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2001.