Sec. 33.115. PIERS. (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.
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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 33 - Management of Coastal Public Land
Subchapter D. Rights in Coastal Public Land
Section 33.101. Application to Acquire Rights in Coastal Public Land
Section 33.102. Contents of Application
Section 33.103. Interests Which May Be Granted by the Board
Section 33.104. Determination of Terms of Grant; Consummation of Transaction
Section 33.105. Persons to Whom Interest in Land May Be Granted
Section 33.106. Policies, Provisions, and Conditions of Leases
Section 33.107. Protection of Rights
Section 33.108. Rights of the Public
Section 33.109. Counties and Cities Eligible to Lease Coastal Public Land
Section 33.110. Contracts and Franchises
Section 33.111. Granting Easements
Section 33.112. Failure to Obtain an Easement
Section 33.113. Interpretation of Easement Grant
Section 33.114. Policies, Provisions, and Conditions of Easements
Section 33.116. Failure to Register Pier
Section 33.117. Public Policy of State to Be Considered
Section 33.119. Issuance of Permits
Section 33.120. Failure to Obtain a Permit
Section 33.121. Unauthorized Structures
Section 33.122. Exception to Permit Requirement
Section 33.123. Policies, Provisions, and Conditions of Permits
Section 33.124. Permits Prohibited for Certain Structures
Section 33.125. Automatic Revocation and Termination of a Permit
Section 33.126. Termination of Permit by Board
Section 33.127. Terms and Renewal of Permits
Section 33.128. Use of Previously Unauthorized Structures
Section 33.129. Prohibitions on the Grant of Permits
Section 33.130. Repairs and Rebuilding
Section 33.131. Structures as Property of the State
Section 33.132. Registration by Board
Section 33.133. Remedies Cumulative
Section 33.134. Use and Development of Land by Littoral Owner
Section 33.135. Notice to Purchaser or Grantee of Coastal Area Property
Section 33.136. Property Rights: Preservation of Littoral Rights