Sec. 61.219. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT. (a) On a finding that the proposed excavating, taking, removing, or carrying away would not create hazardous conditions or imperil lives or property by exposing the island or peninsula or public beach to the ravages of storm water, the commissioners court may issue a permit to the applicant, and it shall be valid for six months from the date of its issuance.
(b) The decision to issue a permit shall be made with the advice and counsel of the county engineer in counties in which the commissioners court employs a county engineer.
(c) None of the provisions of this subchapter prohibit a commissioners court from issuing a permit to a person who holds a right-of-way easement granted by the commissioner for a pipeline to cross state land, provided the applicant complies with the provisions of this subchapter relating to the issuance of permits.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2490, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Beaches and Dunes
Chapter 61 - Use and Maintenance of Public Beaches
Subchapter F. Removal of Sand, Marl, Gravel, and Shell
Section 61.212. Exemptions From Subchapter
Section 61.214. Contents of Application
Section 61.215. Prerequisites to Issuance of Permit
Section 61.216. Notice of Applications Received
Section 61.217. Public Hearing
Section 61.218. Notice of Public Hearing
Section 61.219. Issuance of Permit
Section 61.220. Return of Filing Fee
Section 61.221. Assignment of Permits
Section 61.222. Termination and Revocation of Permit
Section 61.223. Suits for Orders and Injunctions
Section 61.226. Application of Subchapter to Certain Islands and Peninsulas