(a) On a finding that the proposed excavating, taking, removing, or carrying away would not create hazardous conditions or imperil lives or property by exposing the island or peninsula or public beach to the ravages of storm water, the commissioners court may issue a permit to the applicant, and it shall be valid for six months from the date of its issuance.
(b) The decision to issue a permit shall be made with the advice and counsel of the county engineer in counties in which the commissioners court employs a county engineer.

(c) None of the provisions of this subchapter prohibit a commissioners court from issuing a permit to a person who holds a right-of-way easement granted by the commissioner for a pipeline to cross state land, provided the applicant complies with the provisions of this subchapter relating to the issuance of permits.