Co-sponsored by bipartisan senators—Kevin Sparks (R), César Blanco (D), Bob Hall (R), Borris Miles (D)—and Representative Matt Shaheen (R), the bill sailed through both chambers with overwhelming support (House votes:...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $404M Design-Build Contract for the Port Arthur element PORT ARTHUR, TX – On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded...
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 (the “Contract”), desire to amend...
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 without creating an entirely new...
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 as labor, services, equipment, or...
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 (the “Contract”), desire to amend...
HOUSTON, TX – The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has hired Coalter Baker as the District’s new Executive Director. Baker succeeds...
In accordance with its authorizing legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 1160 (87th regular legislative session), ascodified in Chapter 9502 Texas Special District Local Laws Code (the “Enabling Legislation”), the Gulf CoastProtection...
Highlights covered in this quarter’s newsletter include: Following appropriation of $500,000 of Federal funding in the FY24 Work Plan, GCPD and the Texas GLO move forward with design of the...
