GLO's plan gave Houston and Harris County zero dollars despite the region being one of the hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey.
HOUSTON, Texas -- A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development investigation found the Texas General Land Office"discriminated on the basis of race and national origin" when deciding how to distribute $2 billion in federal funds for disaster mitigation.
In a statement on Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Harris County experienced some of the worst devastation from Harvey and the mitigation funds should reflect that. "The GLO administered its program in accordance with HUD guidance and the HUD-approved action plan," Eck said."The GLO is considering all options, including legal action against HUD, to release this iron-fisted grip on mitigation funding and restore the pipeline of funds to communities."