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.