Overview
- The multi-agency operation for Jeep Weekend runs May 14–18 with a visible police surge and a zero-tolerance policy.
- An Event Zone on the beach forces a one-way loop between S. Monkhouse and S. Stingaree and bans parking, stopping, and camping.
- Beach access outside the zone requires a parking permit sticker, and drivers on Highway 87 will face a law enforcement checkpoint.
- The county will deploy just over 300 officers, down from more than 500 last year, and leaders say early deployment will offset the smaller force.
- The Texas General Land Office approved the plan as safety-focused rules follow years of large crowds, hundreds of arrests, and a deadly 2024 shooting, with some local businesses closing due to expected low traffic.