Additional Resources

Resources

 Construction on the Texas Gulf Coast

Frequently Asked Questions Guide from the Texas General Land Office (link to FAQ)

Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Coastal Natural Hazards

A handbook for property owners along the Gulf coast to increase awareness of coastal hazards and promote resiliency. Prepared by partners of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance. (Link to Handbook)

Texas Beach Accessibility Guide

A guide from the Texas General Land Office on vehicular beach access, pedestrian beach access, accessible parking, signage & beach amenities, and other beach access topics. (Link to Guide)

Coastal Dunes: Dune Protection and Improvement Manual for the Texas Gulf Coast

A guide from the Texas General Land Office on topics such as the Texas beaches and dunes, dune construction/improvement/repair, dune walkovers, beach access and drainage. (Link to Guide)

BEG Shoreline Change Map 

An interactive map prepared by the Bureau of Economic Geology that illustrates trends in shoreline change along the Texas Gulf Coast, from the 1930’s to 2019. (Link to Interactive Map)

A link to the full report of the study can be found here (link).

National Wetlands Inventory

An interactive map prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of wetland resources in the United States. (Link to Interactive Map)