HUD Clouds Future of Flood-Mitigation Funding in Texas
HUD Clouds Future of Flood-Mitigation Funding in Texas
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 07/08/2023 8:10pm
Article Summary:
"HUD Allegations Cast Uncertainty on Flood-Mitigation Funding in Texas"
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has caused uncertainty for flood-mitigation projects in Texas by alleging racial discrimination by the Texas General Land Office (GLO), which distributes HUD money in Texas. Two advocacy groups filed charges of discrimination, claiming that rural areas received more funding despite Houston and Harris County experiencing the majority of flood damage. The GLO denies the allegations and highlights that the majority of beneficiaries are Black and Hispanic, and all projects benefit low-to-moderate income communities. The uncertainty surrounding the allegations may hinder progress on the projects and potentially result in funds being revoked.
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Date: 07/08/2023 8:10pm
Article Summary:
"HUD Allegations Cast Uncertainty on Flood-Mitigation Funding in Texas"
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has caused uncertainty for flood-mitigation projects in Texas by alleging racial discrimination by the Texas General Land Office (GLO), which distributes HUD money in Texas. Two advocacy groups filed charges of discrimination, claiming that rural areas received more funding despite Houston and Harris County experiencing the majority of flood damage. The GLO denies the allegations and highlights that the majority of beneficiaries are Black and Hispanic, and all projects benefit low-to-moderate income communities. The uncertainty surrounding the allegations may hinder progress on the projects and potentially result in funds being revoked.
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