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GLO posts Regional Needs Assessments for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs for Public Comment

Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the Regional Needs Assessments for the Homeowner Assistance Program and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) for a federally mandated 15-day public comment period.

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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.

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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.

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$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

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$28 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Bastrop County

Funds to improve roads and drainage facilities approved for Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville

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$3.8 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Bee County

Funds to improve bridge and road infrastructure approved for the city of Beeville

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Nearly $15.6 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in in Brazoria County

Funds to improve wastewater and drainage infrastructure approved for the cities of Brazoria, Freeport and Oyster Creek

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$9.2 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Burleson County

Funds to improve roads, wastewater, sewer and drainage infrastructure approved for Caldwell and Snook

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$47.5 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Fort Bend County

Funds to improve drainage and sewer infrastructure for the city of Rosenberg

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$179 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Galveston County

Funds to improve drainage and wastewater infrastructure approved for six entities in Galveston County

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