1. 2018 COSCDA Program Managers Meeting
Texas CDBG
2018 COSCDA Program Managers Meeting

2. CDBG Appropriation Breakdown
30% of total Appropriation goes to States.
For 2017, approx 7% of the non-entitlement set-aside was allocated to Texas.

3. Balance of State

4. TxCDBG Method of Distribution

5. Reliable Funds for Rural Texas
Common Project Types:
Water and Wastewater Improvements
Street Improvements
Drainage Structures
Community Facilities / Buildings

6. Uhland Water Loop Population: 895 LMI Percentage: 71%
Annual Budget: $625,000
Austin-San Antonio Corridor

7. Uhland Water Loop City served by one main water line and
A few smaller lines don’t provide adequate supply and pressure
Transmission line issues affecting main line - no safe drinking water

8. Uhland Water Loop CDBG funding $275,000 in 2013 $275,000 in 2016
Over 3 miles of 8”
water line to create
looped system
Add’l local funding, improvements for anticipated development

9. Uhland Water Loop Challenges Easement acquisition in agricultural area
Small construction company – owner passed away
Construction coordinated with separate FEMA mitigation project

10. Innovative Response to Specific Challenges
Economic Development
Small Business loan funds
Job Training

11. Innovative Response to Specific Challenges
Rural Healthcare
Public Facilities
Public Service Equipment

12. Response to Specific Challenges (Long Standing Programs)
Disaster Relief
Events declared by President or Governor
Repair or Replace what was damaged

13. Response to Specific Challenges (Long Standing Programs)
CEDAP
House-to-Line connections
State Legislative appropriation rider
Partners with other federal and state funding
Hidalgo County