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Amend CSHB 3 (house committee printing) by inserting the following on page 8, between lines 26 and 27:
Sec. 418A.0071. PROHIBITION ON CLOSURE OF PUBLIC BEACHES. During a declared state of pandemic disaster or local state of pandemic disaster governmental entity, including a political subdivision and state agency, may not issue an order, promulgate a rule, adopt or enforce a policy, or otherwise restrict access to a public beach, as defined by Chapter 61, Natural Resources Code.