89R23393 KSM-F
By: Middleton S.C.R. No. 48
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Gulf Coast Protection District is essential to
accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
Constitution, and for protecting the coast in Chambers, Galveston,
Harris, Jefferson, and Orange Counties and territory annexed to the
district; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature has authorized the Gulf Coast
Protection District, in fulfilling its duties, to manage coastal
barriers, improve seawalls, establish environmental mitigation
facilities, and provide interior drainage remediation to the
region; and
WHEREAS, In establishing and managing these projects, the
Gulf Coast Protection District should prioritize the safety and
continued economic activity of the region; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby urge the Gulf Coast Protection District and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to not compromise navigation safety or two-way
traffic vessel movement when implementing a project authorized by
the legislature under Section 9502.0301(a), Special District Local
Laws Code; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an
official copy of this resolution to the Gulf Coast Protection
District and to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.