Will “The Texas Open Beaches Act” dictate total loss of beach front property sans any reciprocity? It has been discussed many of a time, but mostly ignored that it will never happen. Well the recent visit from Ike will certainly put “The Texas Open Beaches Act,” to the test within the proximity of the Galveston Texas area. You should read the act, at the following link provided for your convenience http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/analysis/html/HB03624H.HTM