Homeland Security Department
Doc #2026-09491
Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX
Published
May 13, 2026
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within an 800-foot radius of a fireworks barge in the Laguna Madre. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or their designated representative.
Constitutional Analysis
First Amendment – Free Speech
restricts
80% confidence
The establishment of a safety zone may limit the ability of individuals to freely navigate and gather in the area, potentially impacting free speech activities.