Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 33.601 — DEFINITIONS

NR § 33.601Title 2. PUBLIC DOMAIN · Part C. ADMINISTRATION · Ch. 33. MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL PUBLIC LAND · Art. H. COASTAL EROSION

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In this subchapter:

(1)"Account" means the coastal erosion response account established under Section 33.604.

(2)"Beach nourishment" means the placement of beach-quality sediment on an eroded beach to restore it as a recreational beach, provide storm protection for upland property, maintain a restored beach by the replacement of sand, or serve other similar beneficial purposes.

(3)"Coastal erosion" means the loss of land, marshes, wetlands, beaches, or other coastal features within the coastal zone because of the actions of wind, waves, tides, storm surges, subsidence, or other forces.

(4)"Critical coastal erosion area" means a coastal area that is experiencing historical erosion, according to the most recently published data of the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin, that the commissioner finds to be a threat to:

(A)public health, safety, or welfare;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 508, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.