Harris County Flood Control District
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| Abbreviation | HCFCD |
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| Formation | 1937 |
| Founder | Texas Legislature |
| Type | Special Purpose District |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Manage Flood Control in Harris County |
| Headquarters | 9900 Northwest Freeway, 77092 |
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Region | Southeast Texas |
Budget (2015) | $154.6M[1] |
Revenue | Tax Rate of $0.027 per $100 Value |
Staff (2015) | 380 |
| Website | www |
Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston.[2]
After destructive floods in 1929 and 1935 occurred, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues. The 45th Texas Legislature established the flood district on April 23, 1937; the Harris County Commissioners Court was designated as the district's governing body.[3]
Magnolia Bridge
The Magnolia Bridge was found responsible for the devastating flooding in 1935.[4]
References
- ^ "[1]" Harris County Flood Control District Federal Briefing, 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2017
- ^ "Contact Info." Harris County Flood Control District. Retrieved on March 7, 2010.
- ^ "History of the District." Harris County Flood Control District. Retrieved on March 7, 2010.
- ^ "Houston's Lost History: Downtown Flood of 1935". RedPub. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
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