TX HB1089

Creates the Gulf Coast Protection Account as a dedicated account in the general revenue fund, administered by the Texas General Land Office

Account funding sources include gifts, donations, grants, and money appropriated, credited, or transferred by the legislature

Funds may only be used for nonfederal sponsor obligations under agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for projects in the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study (August 2021)

Expenditures must comply with local cooperation agreements between the General Land Office and the Gulf Coast Protection District, and support coastal storm risk management projects

Account expenditures are subject to audit by the state auditor; effective immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025