Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 33.115 · Subchapter D. RIGHTS IN COASTAL PUBLIC LAND
PIERS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Without obtaining an easement from the board, the owner of littoral property may construct a pier on adjacent coastal public land if the pier:
(1) is not used for commercial purposes;
(2) is 115 feet or less in length and 25 feet or less in width; and
(3) requires no filling or dredging.
(b) In addition to the provisions of Subsection (a), the board may adopt rules with limitations and requirements that are consistent with the policies stated in Section 33.001 of this code that allow an owner of littoral property to construct a pier with associated appurtenances on adjacent coastal public land without first obtaining an easement from the board.
(c) The location and dimensions of the pier and description of any associated appurtenances must be registered with the board in the manner provided in this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2389, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 366, Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 58 (H.B. 932), Sec. 1, eff. May 17, 2005.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.33.htm
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- Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 33.113INTERPRETATION OF EASEMENT GRANT.Printed as Section 33.115
- Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 33.114POLICIES, PROVISIONS, AND CONDITIONS OF EASEMENTS.Printed as Sections 33.115 and 33.117
- Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 33.116FAILURE TO REGISTER PIER.Printed as Section 33.115
- Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 33.117PUBLIC POLICY OF STATE TO BE CONSIDERED.Printed as Sections 33.111 through 33.115
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