Environmental
Texas coastal erosion is a significant concern for beachfront property owners because the Texas Open Beaches Act means:
AThe state will pay for erosion control on private property
BAs the vegetation line moves landward due to erosion, previously private dry beach may become subject to public access rights✓ Correct
CAll coastal property owners must maintain seawalls
DCoastal property values are set by the Texas General Land Office
Explanation
The Texas Open Beaches Act guarantees public access to the 'wet beach' area up to the vegetation line. As erosion moves the vegetation line landward over time, property that was formerly private dry beach may become subject to the public easement, effectively taking private property value.
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