What Is the Coastal Texas Project and Why Does It Matter?

The Texas Gulf Coast has faced storm threats for many generations. Flooding along this coastline has caused billions in damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The Gulf Coast Protection District, or GCPD, serves as the federally designated local sponsor. This initiative tackles flood risk at a scale that smaller regional programs simply can’t match. It’s built to protect some of the most economically important coastal communities. Strengthening Gulf Coast storm defenses is a