Trinity River Authority of Texas

Lake Livingston Project

Instruction Sheet for a License or Authorization for Excavation or to construct, Place or Operate a Pier, Bulkhead, Wharf, Boathouse, Boat slip, Boat stall, Dock, Barge, Building, or Other Facility on Project Lands Controlled by the Authority.

  1. Please read all information mailed to you before preparing application.
  2. Applicant must fill in all blanks on the application. If a statement is not applicable to your circumstances, fill in the blanks with the initials N.A.
  3. The applicant will return the original and two copies of the completed application and two sets of plans (drawn to scale) and specifications (listing the materials used) of the intended structure in addition to plot plans showing the facility in relation to the property on which it is to be located to the Trinity River Authority, P.O. Box 360, Livingston, Texas 77351.
  4. When the application and plans have been reviewed by the Trinity River Authority, the applicant will be advised by mail of the decision. If corrections or changes are necessary, the applicant will be advised. (After corrections acceptable to the Authority are made, the Authority’s regular procedure will be continued.)
  5. If application is in order and all requirements and standards are met, a letter of authorization will be sent advising applicant that his application and other information have been reviewed and meet with the Authority’s approval.
  6. Upon completion of construction and receipt of the prescribed fee, the License and a receipt for the amount received will be mailed to the Licensee.
  7. Licenses must be renewed each year and the expiration date will be June 1 for each year thereafter. On an annual renewal of license, the Licensee will be advised by mail at his last known address of the necessity to mail the prescribed fee for the renewal license.
  8. No new facilities or additions may be made without prior authorization from the Authority.
  9. The Trinity River Authority will make periodic inspections to see that all standards and regulations, as agreed to in the application, are being met.
  10. The Trinity River Authority retains the sole right to regulate the level of the water impounded in the Livingston Reservoir.