A recent Texas Supreme Court ruling has sparked reaction from activists in the area. The decision concerns the public's right to access beaches, specifically in relation to closures at Boca Chica Beach. The closures were initially made by Cameron County and later by the city of Starbase, reportedly at the request of SpaceX for rocket-related operations.

A lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Save RGV, with other groups later joining as plaintiffs. Further details on the ruling and its implications are available from the source, MyRGV. The ruling reportedly limits the ability of private parties to sue for enforcement of public beach access when a governmental entity is involved.