Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 76.022 - Certificates Of Location For Restoration Purposes(a) The commission by rule shall establish a program to issue certificates of location for the restoration of natural oyster beds. (b) Sections 76.006, 76.007, 76.017, 76.018, and 76.019 do not apply to a program established under this section. (c) Rules adopted under this section may establish: (1) fees, application approval requirements, lease terms, and renewal procedures for leases under this section; (2) the total area in each bay system for which leases may be issued under this section; (3) siting and marking requirements for leases under this section; and (4) any other requirement necessary to administer this section. (d) In adopting rules under this section, the department shall coordinate with: (1) the Department of State Health Services; and (2) the General Land Office. Tex. Parks and Wild. § 76.022
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 250,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2023.