Highlights from the Texas Coast

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Galveston Island Beach Project

The Texas General Land Office’s Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) program worked in partnership with the City of Galveston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to purchase and place beach quality sand from the USACE’s Galveston Ship Channel maintenance program. A total of 378,268 cubic yards of sand was placed over approximately 5,300 linear feet. This material created a wider beach, will help reduce storm impacts on Galveston Island and will protect a valuable recreational space for Texans to enjoy. This project was completed in January 2026.