A new financial assistance program will soon become available to assist in the funding of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
On Nov. 5, Texas voters approved Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF). In conjunction with the constitutional amendment, the legislature made a one-time transfer of $793 million from the Economic Stabilization or “Rainy Day” Fund to the FIF via Senate Bill 500 and passed Senate Bill (SB) 7, which outlines uses of the FIF.
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New financial program available for Texas communities
