1-1                                   AN ACT
 1-2     relating to prohibiting the operation of a vehicle on dunes;
 1-3     providing a criminal penalty.
 1-4           BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
 1-5           SECTION 1.  Chapter 750, Transportation Code, is amended by
 1-6     adding Section 750.003 to read as follows:
 1-7           Sec. 750.003.  OPERATION OF VEHICLE ON DUNE SEAWARD OF DUNE
 1-8     PROTECTION LINE PROHIBITED.  (a)  In this section, "vehicle" means
 1-9     a device that is designed to transport persons or property and is
1-10     self-propelled or propelled by external means.
1-11           (b)  A person commits an offense if the person operates a
1-12     vehicle on a sand dune seaward of the dune protection line as
1-13     defined in Section 63.012, Natural Resources Code, except on a
1-14     roadway designated by a subdivision of the state.
1-15           (c)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
1-16           SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2001.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1162 passed the Senate on
         March 28, 2001, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1162 passed the House on
         May 5, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                Chief Clerk of the House
         Approved:
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                      Date
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                    Governor