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Supreme Court Hearing
Texas Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the constitutionality of the closures.
Lawsuit Filed
Save RGV and other groups sue to challenge the legality of beach closures.
Starbase Groundbreaking
SpaceX begins construction of the Boca Chica launch site.
SB 458 Passed
Texas Legislature creates an exception for spaceflight activities to attract SpaceX.
Constitutional Amendment
Voters approve Proposition 9, enshrining beach access in the Texas Constitution.
Open Beaches Act
Texas passes legislation guaranteeing public access to all Gulf Coast beaches.
The Texas Supreme Court is weighing a high-stakes challenge to the frequent closure of Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX operations. The case examines whether state statutes favoring the aerospace industry can legally override the Texas Constitution's guarantee of public beach access.