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Texas Supreme Court Weighs Beach Access vs. SpaceX Growth

3/6/2026

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On March 5, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of beach closures for SpaceX rocket launches at Boca Chica Beach.
Environmental groups Save RGV and the Sierra Club say House Bill 2623 violates the Texas Constitution’s guarantee of public beach access.
The state argues the law balances access with growth of the commercial space industry.

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On March 5, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of beach closures for SpaceX rocket launches at Boca Chica Beach.
Environmental groups Save RGV and the Sierra Club say House Bill 2623 violates the Texas Constitution’s guarantee of public beach access.
The state argues the law balances access with growth of the commercial space industry.