The Texas General Land Office has awarded approximately $84.6 million to 14 coastal counties through two major coastal protection programs, including multiple projects in San Patricio County.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the awards on Tuesday, Feb. 24 during a series of check presentations in Corpus Christi and Brownsville. The funding comes through Coastal Management Program Grant Cycle 31 and the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act program Cycle 14.
“As someone who spent more than a decade living on the Texas coast, ensuring our communities, wildlife, and their habitats are safe and thriving is of utmost importance,” Buckingham said. “I am honored to bring this much-needed funding to our coastal communities for these beneficial projects. By dedicating this crucial assistance to these impactful projects, the GLO is ensuring our Texas coast will continue to thrive and remain resilient for generations to come.”…