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Texas GLO Posts Amendment 1 to 2019 Disasters State Action Plan for Public Comment

Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 1 to the $212.74 million State Action Plan for 2019 Disasters for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how $14,769,000 in additional funds, awarded by the U.S. Read More


Bush Requests Direct Funding Allocation to Harris County for Mitigation

Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced his request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts.    “I have heard the overwhelming concerns of Harris County regarding the mitigation funding competition,” said Commissioner Bush. “The federal government’s red tape requirements and complex regulations are a hallmark of President Biden’s administration. Read More


$16 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Calhoun County

Funds to improve roads, sewer and drainage infrastructure approved for Calhoun County, City of Seadrift Read More


$9 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Hardin County

Funds to improve water infrastructure approved for the city of Sour Lake Read More


$6.9 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Lee County

Funds to improve drainage infrastructure approved for the city of Lexington Read More


$14.2 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Sabine County

Funds to improve drainage and sewer infrastructure for Sabine County and the city of Pineland Read More


$14.8 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Wharton County

Funds to improve drainage infrastructure approved for the city of El Campo Read More


$3.5 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Chambers County

Funds to improve water infrastructure approved for City of Anahuac Read More


$90.4 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Harris County

Funds to improve water infrastructure approved for cities of Baytown, Galena Park, Jacinto City and Pasadena Read More


$3.3 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Liberty County

Funds to improve drainage and wastewater infrastructure approved for the city of Daisetta Read More