Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 76.022: CERTIFICATES OF LOCATION FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES.

(a) The commission by rule shall establish a program to issue certificates of location for the restoration of natural oyster beds.

(b) Sections 76.006, 76.007, 76.017, 76.018, and 76.019 do not apply to a program established under this section.

(c) Rules adopted under this section may establish:

(1) fees, application approval requirements, lease terms, and renewal procedures for leases under this section;

(2) the total area in each bay system for which leases may be issued under this section;

(3) siting and marking requirements for leases under this section; and

(4) any other requirement necessary to administer this section.

(d) In adopting rules under this section, the department shall coordinate with:

(1) the Department of State Health Services; and

(2) the General Land Office.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 250 (S.B. 1032), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.