Texas Congressman Introduces Plan to Create National Recreation Area Along Gulf Coast
The bill would boost tourism and outdoor recreation while keeping private landowners in control of their property, supporters said.
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New Bill Proposes Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area In Texas
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has filed legislation that would create a National Recreation Area spanning five counties along the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. The proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area would include portions of Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, and Matagorda counties, according to a news release. The designation would bring the covered land under the purview of the National Park Service, but private landowners an…
Republican Congressman Randy Weber, one of Governor Greg Abbott's political allies, presented a project in the federal House of Representatives that aims to boost the development of several Texas coastal communities.The bill, which is already supported by local authorities and conservation organizations, will now begin its legislative journey in Washington.What the Texas Tourism Project Presented in CongressConsideration includesThe initiative, …
Rep. Weber Introduces the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act
Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced H.R. 9325, the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act, legislation to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. The measure would expand outdoor recreation opportunities, support conservation and coastal resilience, and help preserve the natural, cultural, and economic resources
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