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Gulf Coast Protection District

The Gulf Coast Protection District was created in 2021 by the 87th regular Texas Legislature to oversee the implementation of an integrated and comprehensive coastal resilience strategy for the upper Texas coast. Specifically, this includes assuming the role of non-Federal sponsor for major portions of the federally funded and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led Coastal Texas Project and Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

Learn more about the Coastal Texas Project Learn more about the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project

These transformative programs will deliver critically needed protection from coastal storm surge for the communities, nationally important industries, and vital ecosystems across the Texas coast. Upon completion of construction, the Gulf Coast Protection District will operate and maintain these improvements in conjunction with local jurisdictions.

The Gulf Coast Protection District contains approximately 5,220 square miles of land covering Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, and Orange counties.

Our Mission is to protect Texas Gulf Coast communities, the environment, and economic activity from storm surge.

Latest News and Resources

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December 11, 2024 Public Meeting Notice

Dec 6, 2024

The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

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Dr. Tina Petersen Joins the GCPD Board of Directors

Aug 26, 2024

The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) is pleased to announce that Dr. Tina Petersen has joined the GCPD Board of Directors. Appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court, Dr. Petersen replaces Commissioner Adrian Garcia, who has served in this role since the creation of the GCPD in 2021. Dr. Petersen’s term is set to expire on June 16, 2027.

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Texas Water Development Board adopts first state flood plan

Aug 15, 2024

AUSTIN – (August 15, 2024) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today voted to adopt the 2024 State Flood Plan, providing the first-ever comprehensive statewide assessment of flood risk and solutions to mitigate that risk.

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Mayor Bechtel and Colonel Blackmon sign the Design Agreement.

USACE and GCPD Sign Design Agreement for the Coastal Texas Project

Aug 15, 2024

The Gulf Coast Protection District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are pleased to announce the signing of a Design Agreement to partner on the design of the Coastal Texas Project, specifically the Galveston Bay Storm Surge Barrier System and Ecosystem Restoration feature G-28.

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July 10th Meeting Cancelled

Jul 9, 2024

The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) Board of Directors meeting scheduled for July 10th has been cancelled. This site will be updated once a new meeting date has been set. 

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