USCGFinal Rule
Safety Zone; Between Lights 7 Through 19; Texas City Channel, Texas City, TX
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has designated a safety zone in the Texas City Channel near Houston, Texas, to protect a specific area of waterway between navigation lights 7 and 19. This restriction controls vessel traffic and activities in this section of the channel to prevent accidents and protect people and property in this busy industrial shipping area.
Key Points
- 1The Coast Guard created a restricted safety zone in Texas City Channel between navigation markers 7 through 19
- 2The rule limits what boats and vessels are allowed to do in this specific waterway area
- 3The regulation helps prevent collisions and accidents in a congested shipping channel used by large commercial vessels
- 4Ship captains and vessel operators must follow special rules when transiting through this designated zone
- 5The restriction took effect in December 2025 and is managed by the U.S. Coast Guard
Key Dates
Published
December 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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