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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 307.021. Management and Development of Park; Pier

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The governing body of a municipality is entitled to manage and control the park land for park purposes as provided by this chapter.

(b) The governing body may acquire, erect, construct, repair, enlarge, extend, improve, remodel, furnish, equip, operate, and maintain on the park land not more than one pier extending from the shore and other structures on the pier to provide facilities for recreation, amusement, comfort, assemblies, and lodging of the public.

(c) The pier may not:

(1) extend into the gulf for a distance of more than 2,000 feet from the line of ordinary high tide;

(2) extend into any part of a channel deepened or improved for commercial navigation or between the shoreline and any such channel; or

(3) extend into any arm, inlet, bay, or body of water other than the main body of the Gulf of Mexico.

(d) The governing body may determine the suitability of structures or facilities to be provided on the pier and may allow for the erection, provision, operation, and maintenance of any structure or facility for the convenience and comfort of the public, including one or more of the following:

(1) theaters;

(2) restaurants;

(3) accommodations for overnight and transient guests;

(4) convention halls;

(5) dance halls;

(6) aquariums;

(7) exhibition halls;

(8) stadiums for aquatic or other sports;

(9) concession and amusement device stands or platforms;

(10) fishing platforms;

(11) walkways;

(12) restrooms, toilet facilities, and resting places; and

(13) any other structure or facility reasonably adapted and suitable for park purposes on or in connection with the pier.

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