Brazoria County Residents Seek Permanent Fix for Damaged Gulf Beach Drive

Residents along Gulf Beach Drive near San Luis Pass have lost direct street access to their homes since a section of the roadway eroded. The damage occurred after Hurricane Beryl struck in 2024, leaving several properties without a viable front entrance. Some neighbors now park distant from their driveways and walk the remaining distance to their doors.

Tereasa Wagonseller moved to her home in 2021 when the road was fully intact. She stated that a temporary replacement was constructed after the storm, but that structure has suffered further wear. "It's going to get worse," Wagonseller said. "That part is going to fall off. There's a crack going all the way from here to the end of the road. So the rest of it is going to break in half and fall off, as well."

Wagonseller noted that she currently accesses her property by walking through an empty lot behind her house. "It's been frustrating since I moved out here," she said. "I pay my tax dollars, and I can't have a street with front access to my home."

The Treasure Island MUD District stated that maintaining the road falls under its jurisdiction. However, repairs require coordination with multiple entities, including the Texas General Land Office. The MUD District described the current status as "a real mess" in a statement, noting that no immediate repairs have been finalized.

Both agencies are currently advancing a long-term solution designated the Treasure Island MUD-San Luis Pass Revetment Project. The MUD District indicated that this infrastructure work is years away from completion.