TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Community Development & Revitalization
CDBG-DR
"We work to rebuild communities, to put Texans back
in their homes, and to help businesses recover
after the trauma of disaster."

George P. Bush, Commissioner
Friday, January 11, 2019
THIS NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:

  • Government Shutdown Update
  • Commissioner Bush Sends Letter to OMB Calling for Rule Approval for Mitigation Funding
  • Hurricane Harvey Recovery Programs
  • Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) Housing Numbers
  • Statewide Recovery Efforts
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UPDATE:

The Texas General Land Office has not faced an operational delay with the federal government’s shutdown at this time. The GLO will continue to progress with Harvey recovery with the Homeowner Assistance Program and other programs meant for Texans with unmet needs.
It is the GLO’s mission to meet those needs and help Texans get back on their feet.
COMMISSIONER BUSH SENDS LETTER TO
OMB CALLING FOR RULE APPROVAL
FOR MITIGATION FUNDING:

Commissioner George P. Bush sent a letter to Director Mick Mulvaney calling for Office of Management & Budget (OMB) approval of rules for $4.383 billion in mitigation funding appropriated to Texas by Congress in February of 2018. These funds were allocated to fund mitigation projects to protect communities against future storms through the Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
HURRICANE HARVEY RECOVERY PROGRAMS:
PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
HOMEOWNER
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

HOUSING NUMBERS

Total Applicants: 2636
  • Central/Golden Crescent Region = 72
  • Coastal Bend Region = 338
  • Deep East Texas Region = 122
  • HGAC - East/Gulf Coast Region = 534
  • HGAC - West/Lower Colorado Region = 215
  • South East Texas Region = 1355

*Please Note: Numbers as of January 10, 2019
WATCH: KICKOFF OF CONSTRUCTION
FOR FIRST HAP HOMES
Commissioner George P. Bush announced construction on the first two homes to be rebuilt under the Homeowner Assistance Program has begun in Rockport and Victoria. Construction is commencing on the first homes to be approved less than a month after the application process began.

Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited the Jasper HAP Office on Thursday, January 10, 2019 to encourage more people to apply for the program.

“The HAP program will be the biggest portion of what we will manage to help Texans get back on their feet. It's the largest single-family recovery rebuild program of its kind in state history. We've seen larger numbers in other parts of the state and that's part of the reason why we're here. We want to remind folks that the recovery programs are still available,” said Commissioner Bush.

The HAP program still has funding available across the entire disaster area for meeting unmet housing needs for Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey.
HOW YOUR CONSTITUENTS CAN APPLY:

Potential applicants should review the Homeowner Assistance Program Checklist to have all applicable documents ready prior to applying. Interested homeowners should visit  http://recovery.texas.gov/hap to apply online or download a printable version of the application. Potential applicants can also find in-person assistance at regional Homeowner Assistance Program offices serving their area. In addition to a main office in each region, each county will have at least one application drop off location or satellite office.

For program questions, please email:
[email protected] or call 1-844-893-8937 or 512-475-5000 .
FOLLOW THE ACTION:
Click the following photos to see our social media!
Congratulations to Commissioner George P. Bush on being sworn in for his second term!
We’re looking forward to his continued leadership.
Commissioner Bush met with County Judges in Jasper to give an update on the GLO's Homeowner Assistance Program. Great feedback and discussion. We’re still working hard to ensure
that Texans get the help they need after Hurricane Harvey.
The GLO government relations team is ready to take on the
first week of the Texas Legislative Session!
The GLO hosted a round table with local county judges. We are always impressed by
local leadership across the state continually working to better their communities!
PREPAREDNESS & PARTNERS:
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster Preparedness


FEMA Disaster Preparedness
FEMA.gov; 800-621-3362
(voice, 711/VRS-Video Relay Service).

American Red Cross


Department of Housing and
Urban Development
HUD.gov; https://www.facebook.com/HUD/ ; Twitter: @HUDgov

Texas Division of Emergency
Management


National Flood Insurance
Program Flood
Smart.gov; (800) 427-4661, TTY (800) 427-5593

Texas Department of
Insurance

Small Business
Administration
SBA.gov; (800) 659-2955
DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES:
Survivors May Register in
Many Ways:


• (TTY: 800-462-7585 ). Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish).

• Via the FEMA app , available for Apple and Android mobile devices. To download visit: www.fema.gov/mobile-app .

• Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Find the location of nearby DRCs online at www.fema.gov/DRC .
Find Resources on
Social Media:

FEMA – Hurricane Harvey:
Twitter: @FEMARegion6

Twitter: @RebuildTXtoday

Texas General Land Office:
Twitter: @txglo
Instagram: @glotx

Download A Copy of The Hurricane Harvey Recovery Guide:
Important Contacts:

Federal Agencies:
FEMA Fraud Hotline: (800) 323-8603
Internal Revenue Service:
(800) 829-1040, TTY (800) 829-4059
Social Security Administration:
(800) 772-1213
Department of Veterans Affairs:
(800) 827-1000

State Agencies:
Texas General Land Office:
(844) 893-8937; or (512) 475-5000
Consumer Protection Help Line:
(800) 621-0508
Texas Windstorm Insurance Assoc. & Texas FAIR Plan:
(877) 281-1431 or Spanish: (866) 443-3144
Texas Dept. of Insurance Consumer Help Line: (800) 252-3439
 Shelter, Food, and Disaster Services: 2-1-1
Education Hotline for Houston, Beaumont and Victoria areas: (512) 463-9603
Governor Abbott's Information Hotline: (800) 843-5789
(512) 475-5000
Texas General Land Office
P.O. Box 12873
Austin, Texas 78711-2873