Texas General Land Office

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.

This strategic plan outlines the long-term direction for the Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board, focusing on improving the lives of Texans. It is centered around four primary goals: maximizing state assets and preserving the Alamo to support public education funding and Texas history; protecting the Texas coast for its ecological and economic value; guaranteeing essential benefits and services for Veterans, including loans, nursing care, and burial services; and assisting Texans in recovering from disasters through community development and revitalization efforts.

This document is the Fifth Amendment to the Texas Disaster Recovery Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey – Phase 1. It outlines the strategic allocation and utilization of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to address unmet needs in housing, infrastructure, and economic sectors across Texas communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. The plan emphasizes enhancing resilience, providing homeowner assistance, supporting affordable rental housing, and implementing local infrastructure and economic recovery programs.

This document is Amendment 21 to the State of Texas Plan for Disaster Recovery: Hurricane Harvey -- Round 1. It details budget reallocations across various disaster recovery programs, including adjustments to homeowner assistance, buyout, and infrastructure programs for the State, Harris County, and the City of Houston. The plan aims to address unmet recovery needs, with a focus on long-term restoration of housing, infrastructure, and economic revitalization, particularly for low- and moderate-income populations.

This document is Amendment 20 to the State of Texas Disaster Recovery Plan, prepared by The Texas General Land Office. Approved on June 22, 2018, it details the strategic allocation and utilization of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, with key programs extending until August 2026. The plan outlines various initiatives addressing unmet needs in housing, infrastructure, and economic revitalization across affected counties, including specific local action plans for Harris County and the City of Houston, while emphasizing mitigation and citizen participation.