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06/21/2026

Thank you Dallas Express for covering the introduction of HR 9325 to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area

TEXAS COASTAL RECREATION AREA PROPOSED: U.S. Rep. Randy Weber has introduced legislation to create the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area, which would span portions of five Texas counties.

Full Story: https://dallasexpress.com/state/new-bill-proposes-lone-star-coastal-national-recreation-area-in-texas/

06/21/2026

Thank you Houston Chronicle for covering the introduction of HR9325 to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area!

🌊 A stretch of the Texas coast from Sabine Pass to Matagorda Island could soon get national recognition.

A new bill from U.S. Rep. Randy Weber would create the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area, a 168-mile corridor designed to boost tourism, recreation, conservation, and economic development while keeping land ownership and local control intact. Supporters say it could help preserve the Upper Texas Coast for future generations.

06/21/2026

Thank you so very much to Fox 26 for covering the introduction of HR 9325 to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area!

Texas congressman Randy Weber on Wednesday introduced a bill that would establish a National Recreation Area across five counties along the Gulf Coast. MORE BELOW ⬇️

06/20/2026

What makes the proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area different?

Unlike traditional park models, it is built on local leadership, voluntary participation, and partnerships among communities, landowners, businesses, conservation organizations, and public agencies.

The goal is simple: to celebrate, connect and elevate the extraordinary places, stories, landscapes and outdoor experiences that make the Upper Texas Gulf Coast one of America's most remarkable coastal regions.

Learn more and join the effort at www.lonestarcoastal.org
ICYMI, here's the story from Chron https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/texas-gulf-coast-recreational-area-22311913.php

06/19/2026

Have you met the proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area?

Recently introduced in Congress as H.R. 9325, this Texas-led, partnership-based initiative would help celebrate and elevate the nationally significant natural, cultural, recreational and working lands of the Upper Texas Gulf Coast.

The legislation would:

• Expand recreation and public access
• Support conservation and coastal resilience
• Strengthen working lands, cultural heritage and coastal communities
• Promote tourism and long-term economic opportunity across the region

Built on local leadership, voluntary participation, and strong partnerships, proposed the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area reflects more than 15 years of collaboration across the Upper Texas Gulf Coast.

Learn more at www.lonestarcoastal.org

06/18/2026

Congressman Randy Weber has introduced H.R. 9325, the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act, a Texas-led, partnership-based approach to advancing recreation, conservation, coastal resilience and economic opportunity across the Upper Texas Gulf Coast.

The Lone Star Coastal Alliance extends its deepest gratitude to Congressman Weber and his colleagues, Rep. Troy Nehls (TX22) and Rep. Brian Babin (TX36) and Rep. Wesley Hunt (TX38) for their leadership and support of this longstanding community vision.

Rooted in local leadership and supported through partnerships with the National Park Service, the proposed National Recreation Area would create a framework across Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria and Matagorda Counties to:

• expand recreation and public access,
• strengthen coastal resilience and conservation,
• support working lands, cultural heritage, and coastal communities, and
• enhance tourism and long-term economic vitality across the region.

After more than 15 years of collaboration, this milestone reflects the dedication of local communities, landowners, conservation partners, businesses and elected officials working together to elevate the Upper Texas Gulf Coast.
Learn more and join the effort today!