By: Vasut H.B. No. 3556       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to certain structures located near a National Wildlife   Refuge.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 26, Parks and Wildlife Code, is amended   by adding Section 26.005 to read as follows:          Sec. 26.005.  NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) This section   applies only in a county that has a population of less than 500,000   and:                (1)  that:                      (A)  borders the Gulf of Mexico; and                      (B)  contains a National Wildlife Refuge; or                (2)  is adjacent to a county described by Subdivision   (1).          (b)  A person may not construct a structure that is taller   than 500 feet unless the person provides notice to the department at   least 90 days before beginning construction of the structure.          (c)  Notice under this section must give sufficient detail of   the structure for the department to reasonably evaluate its impact   on wildlife.          (d)  Upon receiving notice under this section, the   department may evaluate the proposed structure.  If the department   determines that construction of the structure or structures would   materially damage wildlife in this state, the department may, on or   before the 90th day after notice is filed, seek relief as provided   by this section to limit or enjoin construction.          (e)  If the department takes no action on or before the 90th   day after notice is filed, the person may proceed with   construction.          (f)  A district court of a county in which the structure is   proposed to be constructed may restrain and enjoin the person from   constructing the structure.          (g)  The court may grant injunctive relief on application of   the department.          (h)  The department is not required to post a bond when   seeking injunctive relief under this section.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives   a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as   provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this   Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this   Act takes effect September 1, 2025.