The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas will receive $500,000 in regional mitigation funds for an emergency system and sewer improvements through the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Regional Mitigation Program, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced Tuesday.
The tribe will improve its emergency warning system infrastructure throughout the reservation and increase the resiliency of its sewer system at five locations within the reservation. The projects include installing communication towers and an emergency warning system and installing generators and completing all associated appurtenances.
This $500,000 is part of the $97,628,799.66 in regional mitigation funds approved by the GLO to improve roads, water detention, drainage, and sewer systems in Jim Wells, Lee, DeWitt and Montgomery counties and to also support projects in the cities of College Station, Flatonia, Giddings, Iola, Kirbyville, Point Blank, Point Comfort, Port Lavaca, Rockport, Simonton, Todd Mission and Yorktown. The GLO enabled local prioritization through the Regional Mitigation Program, providing critical improvements for communities across multiple regions.
“The GLO is dedicated to ensuring Texas communities have the resources they need to build stronger and more resilient futures,” Buckingham said. “These funds are more than an investment in infrastructure – they are an investment in the well-being and security of our residents. By working closely with local leaders, we are turning these funds into meaningful projects that will safeguard homes, businesses and lives for generations to come. Together, we are strengthening the foundation of Texas, ensuring we are better prepared for whatever challenges the future may bring.”
