[DubK]

I'm a golf cart rookie and not even sure if this is the right forum to post in, but I have a few questions regarding cart access to beaches. The in-laws have a time share in Galveston and we plan on going in June. I was hoping to take the cart down there to have some fun on the beach and to drive around the resort. So please bear with me as some of these questions may sound stupid.

I read online that in Texas, golf carts are allowed on public and private beaches..
-Are there any permits I need to get ahead of time to drive it out to the beach?
-Can I take it out on ANY beach or is it only limited to beaches with vehicle access?
-Does it have to be street legal to be out on the beach?
-My cart is stock height and has regular tires. I figure I'll drive it only on the hard packed areas and not the deep soft sand. But do I need off road or all terrain tires just to be safe?
Thanks in advance for your help!!