Relating to certain structures located near a National Wildlife Refuge.

SB 2598 requires property owners to provide the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department with 90 days' notice before constructing structures over 500 feet tall in specific coastal counties (those with under 500,000 residents bordering the Gulf of Mexico and containing a National Wildlife Refuge, or adjacent counties). The notice must include details allowing the department to evaluate potential wildlife impacts. If the department determines construction would materially damage wildlife, it may seek a court injunction to halt building within 90 days of receiving notice. If the department takes no action within that period, construction may proceed. This bill directly affects developers in targeted coastal counties and takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote, or September 1, 2025, otherwise.