Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced on Wednesday that he is requesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts.
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush says he s asking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Harris County to get $750 million for flood mitigation efforts. This comes after criticism from local leaders for Houston and most of Harris County being initially left out.
“I have heard the overwhelming concerns of Harris County regarding the mitigation funding competition,” Bush said in a release.