S.B. No. 410 amends the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District by modifying the appointment process for the presiding officer. The bill stipulates that the governor will elect a presiding officer from among the directors, who will serve a term of two years, with a limit of two consecutive terms for any director in this role. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that mandates any project implementation described in Subsection (a) must not disrupt navigation safety or two-way traffic, as defined by Section 66.0172 of the Transportation Code. This requirement ensures compliance with rules established 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)