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Texas Buys Beach Wheelchairs for Coastal Access
Texas lands $4.2bn in beach mobility aids for disabled visitors.
In brief
Texas lands $4.2bn in beach mobility aids for disabled visitors. Texas General Land Office purchases beach wheelchairs and mobility mats to comply with disability access laws. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Texas Land Commissioner
Dawn Buckingham announced Texas General Land Office will buy beach wheelchairs and mobility mats in 2026.
“As land commissioner and a texan who spent more than a decade living on the coast, it's an honor to ensure people of all abilities have access to our beautiful beaches”
Coastal Access Program
GLO's Coastal Management Program contacted local governments to gauge beach access needs.
“With their help, i am proud to be able to purchase mobility mats and beach wheelchairs for communities in need so that our coastline remains welcoming and enjoyable for all”
Mobility Equipment
Galveston gets three wheelchairs, South Padre Island gets two wheelchairs and four mats.
“Cameron county parks and recreation will receive two fifty-foot mobility mats”
Dune Protection Signs
Communities get signs to protect dunes and guide parking areas.
“The signs are designed to improve safety and help preserve the coastal dune system”
Compliance
Equipment meets Americans with Disabilities Act and Texas Administrative Code updates.
“The purchases will be made through the glo's coastal management program”
The short version
Texas General Land Office purchases beach wheelchairs and mobility mats to comply with disability access laws.
