Flood mitigation funding amendment on its way to voters

A proposed constitutional amendment that could provide state funding meant to prevent catastrophic flooding will head to the voters this November.

The measure, known as House Joint Resolution (HJR) 4, would create a Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) that could allocate money for drainage, flood mitigation and flood control projects, according to a press release. Texas voters will decided on the FIF when the amendment is placed on the November 2019 ballot.

HJR 4 was part of a larger disaster response package that included House Bills 5, 6 and 13. According to the release, the FIF would have an initial $3.26 billion deposit from the state’s Rainy Day Fund.