Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act
Rep. Weber Introduces Bill to Create Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area in Texas
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While it has local support from Texas representatives, many bills to create new park units face long delays in committee or struggle to get floor time without broader national momentum.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Private landowners near the recreation area are explicitly protected from any new regulations resulting from the designation. The bill prohibits the use of eminent domain, ensures participation is entirely voluntary, and states that private property use shall not be restricted or regulated as a result of the designation.
“The maintenance, operation, and use of private property, including the lands in proximity to lands administered by the National Park Service, shall not be deemed to be inconsistent with or otherwise subject to any restriction or regulation as a result of this designation.”
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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A new bill would create a 168-mile National Recreation Area. Supporters say it balances conservation with economic opportunity. The proposal respects private property rights and ensures participation remains voluntary for landowners.
Babin: Protecting the Texas Coast
Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act. He stated the bill helps preserve the coast's legacy while keeping local communities in the driver's seat. The legislation promotes tourism and economic growth without new federal regulatory authority.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act
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