Texas Water Development Board approves financial assistance totaling $2,119,000 for water and flood mitigation projects

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AUSTIN – (May 11, 2026) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $2,119,000 for water and wastewater projects.

• $1,200,000 to Cameron County for a flood mitigation strategy project
• $239,000 to the 32SII, LLC dba Chipper Point Apartments (Lubbock County) for water system improvements
• $680,000 to the Gober Municipal Utility District (Fannin County) for water 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 mitigation, and agricultural water conservation projects.