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Category: Contracts and Agreements

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Master Service Agreement establishing the Coastal Texas Research Council

March 22, 2026

At the request of Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD), the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) at Texas A&M University established the Coastal Texas

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Amendment No. 2 to GLO Contract No. 25-025-000-E784

July 2, 2025

THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE (the “GLO”) and GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT (“The District”), each a “Party” and collectively “the Parties” to GLO Contract No. 25-025-000-E784

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Amendment 5: Local Cooperation Agreement with GLO No. 22-074-000-D188

May 30, 2025

An amendment to an agreement is a formal modification to the original agreement between public entities. It is used to update or change specific terms

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MOU for Construction Work Performed Prior to Execution of a PPA

May 13, 2025

An MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) for in-kind work is a formal agreement between two parties that outlines the terms and responsibilities for providing non-cash contributions—such

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Amendment No. 1 to GLO Contract No. 25-025-000-E784

April 1, 2025

THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE (the “GLO”) and the GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT (“GCPD”), each a “Party” and collectively “the Parties” to GLO Contract No. 25-025-000-E784

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Amendment 4: Local Cooperation Agreement with GLO No. 22-074-000-D188

March 13, 2025

An amendment to an agreement is a formal modification to the original agreement between public entities. It is used to update or change specific terms

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Amendment 2 to GLO Contract No. 24-109-000-E394

March 11, 2025

An amendment to an interlocal agreement is a formal modification to the original agreement between public entities. It is used to update or change specific

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Amendment 1 to GLO Contract No. 24-109-000-E394

December 17, 2024

An amendment to an interlocal agreement is a formal modification to the original agreement between public entities. It is used to update or change specific

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Interlocal Project Cooperation Agreement with GLO No. 25-025-000-E784

December 17, 2024

The Texas General Land Office (the “GLO”) and the Gulf Coast Protection District (the “GCPD”), each a “Party” and collectively “the Parties,” enter into this

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First Amendment: Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County DD7

November 13, 2024

An amendment to an interlocal agreement is a formal modification to the original agreement between public entities. It is used to update or change specific

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Construction worker stands on muddy ground by a river, looking down at a handheld device, while a large yellow crane operates on a bridge for the Port Arthur Project
Construction worker stands on muddy ground by a river, looking down at a handheld device, while a large yellow crane operates on a bridge for the Port Arthur Project

Industry Day: Beaches & Dunes Contractor Information Session

  • October 1, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) is hosting a virtual industry day and optional one-on-one meetings with interested Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contractors for the Beaches and Dunes feature of...

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Hurricane damage. Home in Galveston Texas caused by hurricane Ike, which came ashore near Galveston
Hurricane damage. Home in Galveston Texas caused by hurricane Ike, which came ashore near Galveston

Hurricane Ike: The Category 2 Storm That Exposed Texas’ Risk of Catastrophic Surge

  • August 20, 2026
  • Publications

According to the National Hurricane Center’s tropical cyclone report, Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston, Texas, at 2:10 a.m. on Sept. 13, 2008. With sustained winds of 110 mph, it was...

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Image of port in texas at dusk
Image of port in texas at dusk

GCPD Board of Directors: Who Governs the Gulf Coast Protection District?

  • August 13, 2026
  • Publications

Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors representing the key regional interests of our five-county district. Five of the directors are appointed by the...

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People enjoy the beach at sunrise. Hotels and restaurants on the Strand by the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston, Texas, USA
People enjoy the beach at sunrise. Hotels and restaurants on the Strand by the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston, Texas, USA

How Is the Coastal Texas Project Funded? Federal, State and Local Partnership Explained

  • August 6, 2026
  • Publications

The Coastal Texas Project is funded through a 65% federal and 35% non-Federal cost-share structure. Congress provides federal appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project work, while the...

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View from the Gulf of Mexico of the beach, seawall, restaurants and hotels on the Strand, Galveston, Texas, USA
View from the Gulf of Mexico of the beach, seawall, restaurants and hotels on the Strand, Galveston, Texas, USA

Galveston Bay Shoreline and Island Protection: What We Are Helping Restore

  • July 30, 2026
  • Publications

Galveston Bay Shoreline and Island Protection is an ecosystem restoration element of the Coastal Texas Project focused on about 34 miles along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) shoreline. Gulf Coast...

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2025 Annual Report

  • July 27, 2026
  • Publications

From advancing the Galveston portion of the Coastal Texas Project to staying focused on flood protection efforts in Southeast Texas, GCPD continues to move critical coastal resilience projects forward with...

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How Coastal Protection Works: Barriers, Levees, Dunes and Dredging Explained

  • July 23, 2026
  • Publications

Coastal communities like those around Galveston Bay rely on more than one line of defense. Storm surge barriers, levees, dunes and dredging each play a distinct role in keeping floodwater...

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Images from Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas 2017
Images from Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas 2017

When Does Hurricane Season Start in Texas, and Are We Prepared?

  • July 16, 2026
  • Publications

In Texas, hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, following the Atlantic hurricane season. Peak activity is considered mid-August through mid-October. For the upper Texas Gulf Coast,...

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The Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area: A Texas-Led Vision for Coastal Resilience, Conservation, and Economic Growth

  • July 9, 2026
  • Viewpoints

The Texas Gulf Coast is one of America’s most important coastal regions—supporting critical industry, world-class ecosystems, outdoor recreation, tourism, and millions of residents. Now, a new federal proposal seeks to...

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