Merry Christmas from State Representative Dennis Paul

A look at what's happening around the Texas Capitol and District 129.

As 2019 comes to a close Eliza, Elizabeth and I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 (NIV) Linus on the True Meaning of Christmas Around the District Ringing the famous Salvation Army Bell with Nassau Bay Mayor Denman and Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman Watching the launch of the Boeing Starliner with my daughter Elizabeth from Mission Control at JSC Swearing in the new officers of the Texas Asian Republican Club Public Comment Period for Proposed Flood Planning Rules and Regions   The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) invites stakeholders to review and comment on the proposed regional and state flood planning rules and flood planning regions. The proposed flood planning rules include information on representative designation, technical and financial support for the regional flood planning groups, and guidance principles for regional and state flood planning. The proposed flood planning region boundaries map proposes the creation of 11 flood planning regions. Comments on the rules should be emailed to rulescomments@twdb.texas.gov and will be due at the end of January 2020 (exact date to be determined upon posting in the Texas Register). Comments on the planning regions should be emailed to public-comment@twdb.texas.gov by January 31, 2020. Senate Bill 8, approved during the 86th Texas Legislative Session, establishes the framework for the TWDB to institute flood planning across the state and tasks the agency with preparing and adopting a comprehensive state flood plan by September 1, 2024. In addition, Senate Bill 500 provides funding for regional flood planning activities as well as flood science initiatives, including base level engineering, that will support development of the regional and state flood plans. In November, the TWDB posted for public comment the proposed flood financial assistance rules and Flood Intended Use Plan, which includes information on eligibility, minimum standards, program timeline, financial assistance categories, prioritization criteria, and additional information. Comments on these items are due by January 13, 2020.  If you haven't already, sign up to receive all flood-related information and updates. Be sure to check the box for "Flood Information.” General Land Office Launches "Texas Back in Business" to Help Small Businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey On December 2nd the GLO launched Texas Back in Business. Texas Back in Business is the Hurricane Harvey Relief Program for Texas small business. It is a job and economic development program, funded by Congress in 2018, designed to help small businesses damaged by Hurricane Harvey to recover. Funded with $100,000,000 from Congress Texas Back in Business is tasked with distributing grants from $50,000 up to $250,000 to qualified small businesses damaged by Harvey. You can find more information by visiting TexasbackinBusiness.com Keep In Touch  It is important for me as your State Representative to hear from you on the issues that matter. I hope you find this contact information useful. Capitol Office (512) 463-0734 1100 Congress Avenue Suite GN.10 Austin, TX 78701 Post Office Box 2910 AUstin, TX 78768 District Office (281) 488-8900 17225 El Camino Real Suite 415 Houston, TX 77058 ‌ ‌

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