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Hidalgo County to receive $15M from SB1 and $25M in state grants to advance drainage and water projects
Summary
County officials told the commissioners court they are slated to receive $15,000,000 under Senate Bill 1 for the Delta Reclamation Project and were awarded $25,000,000 in state grant funding (with an $8,000,000 local match) to support multiple drainage and water-resource projects.
Hidalgo County commissioners were told the county is poised to secure major state funding to advance stormwater, drainage and water-resource projects.
A county official told the court the county is "slated to be awarded $15,000,000 from Senate Bill 1 for our Delta Reclamation Project" and that an in-house TDEM application process resulted in an award of $25,000,000 in grant funds with an $8,000,000 local match for a portfolio of projects. The county official described the awards as supporting projects such as West Main Drain and Mission lateral projects and said the awards will be used to continue precinct-level improvements funded originally by bonds.
The court approved related consent and procurement items that staff said will allow the county to move to the Water Development Board and begin acquisition of right-of-way for segments of the Rainbow Drain project. County staff projected that construction funding could become available and that segments might reach construction in 2028, pending the Water Development Board and other approvals.
Why it matters: the combined awards—state legislative funding and TDEM grant dollars—are intended to leverage local bond funds to accelerate drainage and water infrastructure expected to benefit neighborhoods with chronic flooding and drainage needs.
What was decided: commissioners approved the consent items and related contract and procurement language on the record, and staff were directed to proceed with the Water Development Board application and right-of-way acquisition as the projects advance.
What’s next: staff said the county will continue design, right-of-way work and coordination with state agencies. The county expects additional actions as grant contracts and board approvals are finalized.
