Brandon Myers

This strategic plan outlines the direction for the Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board from 2027 to 2031. It focuses on four core objectives: maximizing state assets and preserving the Alamo, protecting the Texas coast, guaranteeing comprehensive benefits for veterans, and aiding Texans in disaster recovery. The plan aims to enhance the lives of Texans by responsibly managing state lands for public education funding, safeguarding coastal resources, providing vital services to veterans, and supporting community revitalization after disasters.

This Action Plan outlines the Texas General Land Office's long-term recovery efforts following the 2024 Texas Severe Storms and Hurricane Beryl. It details the allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to address remaining unmet needs across the state. The plan focuses on restoring homeowner and multifamily rental housing through dedicated programs (Homeowner Assistance Program, Homeowner Reimbursement Program, Affordable Rental Program), and supporting local communities' infrastructure and economic revitalization through the Local Communities Program. A key component involves integrating hazard mitigation measures into construction and infrastructure to enhance resiliency against future disasters.

This document outlines the twenty-first amendment to Texas's Disaster Recovery Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey, focusing on the strategic allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. The plan prioritizes addressing unmet needs in housing, infrastructure, and economic revitalization across impacted regions, particularly Harris County and the City of Houston. It aims to achieve long-term recovery and restoration, enhance community resilience, and support vulnerable populations affected by the disaster.

This document is the twenty-first amendment to the State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery, prepared by the Texas General Land Office. It updates the total allocated budget and modifies funding allocations across various disaster recovery programs. Key adjustments include reallocating funds for housing, infrastructure, and economic recovery, particularly impacting Harris County and the City of Houston. The plan aims to address unmet needs from Hurricane Harvey by streamlining program management and ensuring effective utilization of allocated resources for long-term recovery efforts.

This document, the Fifth Amendment to the Texas Disaster Recovery Plan for Hurricane Harvey, details the proposed use of federal Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. It outlines eligibility criteria and strategies for long-term recovery and restoration of infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization in the most affected and distressed areas. The plan integrates needs assessments and program descriptions for the state, Harris County, and the City of Houston, focusing on addressing unmet needs arising from the disaster.