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Texas Water Development Board today approved financial assistance totaling $22,689,845 for water and flood projects

For immediate release. Contact: Media Relations at 512-463-5129

AUSTIN – (December 15, 2022) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $22,689,845 for water and flood projects.

  • $2,454,100 to the City of Lexington (Lee County) for water system improvements
  • $2,310,000 to the City of Daisetta (Liberty County) for water system improvements
  • $10,525,745 to the Harris County Flood Control District (Harris County) for a flood mitigation project
  • $7,400,000 to the City of San Marcos (Hays County) for drainage system improvements

The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional water and flood planning, and preparing the state water and flood plans. The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.