Texas Transportation Code - Section 51.003. Purpose
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§ 51.003. PURPOSE. In recognition of the economic
benefit to the state of the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway, this
state shall act as the nonfederal sponsor of the main channel of the
Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway from the Sabine River to the
Brownsville Ship Channel in order to:
(1) support the marine commerce and economy of this
state by providing for the shallow draft navigation of the state's
coastal waters in an environmentally sound manner;
(2) prevent waste of publicly and privately owned
natural resources;
(3) prevent or minimize adverse impacts on the
environment; and
(4) maintain, preserve, and enhance wildlife and
fisheries.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended
by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 191, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Section: 24.022 26.001 26.002 26.003 26.004 51.001 51.002 51.003 51.004 51.005 51.006 51.007 51.008 51.009 51.010
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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