HCR 11

89S20516 KSM-D
		By: Lopez of Cameron
  H.C.R. No. 11
  CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Flood mitigation projects across Texas have been
  hindered by lengthy delays in the approval of funding from the
  Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of
  Homeland Security; and
         WHEREAS, An application to FEMA's Flood Mitigation
  Assistance grant program was submitted for the Combes Lateral
  Drainage Improvement project in February 2024; FEMA issued a notice
  of selection for funding, and the Texas Water Development Board
  proceeded to address all pre-award items by November 2024; however,
  despite meeting the requirements thus far, the project has not yet
  received final approval for funding; most recently, FEMA has
  submitted the application to DHS for approval, but the agencies
  have neglected to provide a timeline for the completion of that
  process; and
         WHEREAS, Another Flood Mitigation Assistance application was
  submitted for the North Main Drainage Improvement project in April
  2025, yet over the past three months, FEMA has failed to issue a
  notice of funding selections or even offer an expected timeline for
  a decision; and
         WHEREAS, While these projects are largely focused on drainage
  infrastructure, they reflect the broader challenges that Texas
  communities face in accessing timely and reliable support from
  federal agencies; obstacles to funding prevent the completion of
  projects that would protect the lives and property of residents,
  especially those who live in flood-prone areas; and
         WHEREAS, Delays in the approval of funding from FEMA and DHS
  have left countless citizens vulnerable to life-threatening and
  destructive floods, and the federal government must take immediate
  action to avoid further harm; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  2nd Called Session, hereby respectfully urge the Department of
  Homeland Security to expedite the approval of all Federal Emergency
  Management Agency applications for flood mitigation projects in
  Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward official
  copies of this resolution to the secretary of the Department of
  Homeland Security and to the administrator of the Federal Emergency
  Management Agency.