S.B. No. 410 amends the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District by modifying the appointment process for the presiding officer of the board of directors. The bill stipulates that the governor shall appoint a presiding officer from among the directors, who will serve a two-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms. This change replaces the previous requirement for the board to elect the presiding officer. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision in Section 9502.0301, which states that implementation of a project may not disrupt navigation safety or two-way traffic as defined by the Transportation Code, ensuring compliance with rules set by the board of pilot commissioners for the ports of Harris County. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 9502.0201, Special District Local Laws Code 9502.0301, Special District Local Laws Code 9502.0302 (Special District Local Laws Code 9502)
Senate Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 9502.0201, Special District Local Laws Code 9502.0301 (Special District Local Laws Code 9502)
Engrossed: Special District Local Laws Code 9502.0201, Special District Local Laws Code 9502.0301 (Special District Local Laws Code 9502)