Surfrider Foundation Texas Upper Coast Chapter

Surfrider Foundation Texas Upper Coast Chapter The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and

The Texas Open Beaches Act (OBA) is the law that guarantees YOUR right to access and use the Texas coast.....even if you don't own beachfront property. Unfortunately, every time the Texas Legislature meets someone shows up with proposed bills to take your access rights away. The 5 Surfrider Foundation chapters in Texas are there to defeat them every time. Since 1999, Texas Surfrider Foundation mem

bers have participated in local and state government policy and law-making to preserve YOUR coast, waves and beach access. We have killed dozen's of bad bills that would restrict YOUR rights. In fact, in 2009, we led the charge in the legislature to pass "Prop 9", a constitutional amendment that "elevated" the OBA from, just a law, to a Constitutional Right. That's right, a bunch of Texas surfers "shepherded" Prop 9 through the legislature. It passed in the Texas House with only 1 "no" vote, and the Texas Senate with only 2 "no" votes. In the General Election a few months later it easily passed with 805,362 "for" votes to 241,522 "against" votes. The people of Texas have spoken but the people who want to create beachfront gated communities and private beaches continue to show up locally and in Austin every year. If you want your children to be able to enjoy YOUR Texas beach like you do....well....how about helping us out?

11/02/2024
Click the link below to learn about a documentary (Chasing the Tide) about the Texas coast that will be aired on public ...
04/11/2024

Click the link below to learn about a documentary (Chasing the Tide) about the Texas coast that will be aired on public television as a 6 episode mini-series in October.

This episode we have on Jay and Chrissy Kleberg who hiked the entire Texas coastline to produce a film called “Chasing the Tide”. We covered that experience ...

I hope to see you at the NEW Surfhouse grand opening from noon to 5:00pm, Saturday Dec. 9.Below is a photo of the 2022 a...
12/06/2023

I hope to see you at the NEW Surfhouse grand opening from noon to 5:00pm, Saturday Dec. 9.

Below is a photo of the 2022 award ceremony in Galveston.

The 2023 winner of the Spirit of Surfing award will be announced. It is a perpetual award this will be the 19th name added to the huge trophy that was established by Mason Knowles and created by John Olvey.

And the 2023 winner is......

10/31/2023

Remembering our founder, Ila Loetscher, on her birthday today.

She began caring for sea turtles in 1965 in Rancho Nuevo, Mexico, where she spent two weeks volunteering. Working with the Kemp’s ridley, she fell in love with sea turtles and began caring for them in her own home on South Padre Island.

By 1977, Ila formed Sea Turtle, Inc. after years of sharing her love with visitors and the local community.

Volunteers began taking a more prominent role in our organization in 1995 when Ila’s health started to fail. Sadly, she passed away in 2000, but her legacy lives on in the lives of volunteers, supporters, and staff at Sea Turtle Inc. today.

Surfrider Foundation, other environmental groups sue Elon Musk.
05/06/2023

Surfrider Foundation, other environmental groups sue Elon Musk.

SpaceX's semi-successful launch had a powerful impact on the environment.

04/10/2023

The purpose of this form is to aid Texas residents in electronically submitting public comments to House committees on measures or matters included on public hearing notices.

04/10/2023

We need your help once again. HB 3859 is set to be debated in committee this Wednesday, 4/12/2023. This bill will effectively allow municipalities to circumvent the requirements of the Natural Resource Code that requires coastal municipalities to timely file their beach access and use plans with General Land Office. It creates a loophole that will allow cities to ignore the OBA.

Please use this link to oppose HB 3859: https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c360

Make sure you select HB 3859.

The purpose of this form is to aid Texas residents in electronically submitting public comments to House committees on measures or matters included on public hearing notices.

04/08/2023

End of an Era: Dear SURFHOUSE customers and friends.
After being in operation for 56 years, Surfhouse is announcing the closure of the business at the end of May 2023. This decision was very difficult to make, but with all the options on the table, Carol Sandel has decided to retire.
Carol will continue to be open during this period to sell items to her devoted customers that have called Surfhouse "The Oldest Surf Shop in Texas", serving several generations of surfers and skateboarders throughout the metro Houston and overall Texas area. This loyal following of people are considered family by Carol. She would like to thank everyone that has supported Surfhouse and Lloyd and her during all these years and to say it was an honor to provide this service to the community.
Of particular note, she would like to further thank her landlord, Fifth Corner for their gracious help and understanding in her transition to retirement.
Please come by and wish her all the best and say goodbye.
Further announcements will follow over the next few weeks on the Surfhouse Facebook site.

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