AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., today joined local leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the City of Buffalo’s improved Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project was supported by $9.6 million in disaster mitigation funding administered by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to help protect critical infrastructure and prevent service outages during severe weather events. The event brought together members of the Buffalo City Council, county leadership, and state officials to recognize the successful completion of the project, which enhances the community’s resilience and safeguards public health.
“Investments like this wastewater treatment plant ensure that Texas communities have the infrastructure they need to withstand future disasters,” said Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. “The Texas General Land Office is proud to partner with local leaders in Buffalo to strengthen essential services and protect families during severe storm events. These projects are about planning ahead and building a stronger Texas.”
The wastewater treatment plant project was funded through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. Through CDBG-MIT, the GLO allocated more than $1.1 billion statewide for competitive mitigation projects in counties deemed eligible by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) due to damage from disasters occurring in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Buffalo was awarded $9,628,000 in the 2016 Mitigation Competition to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. Helping prevent service outages during severe storms, protect critical public infrastructure, and improve long-term community resilience.
The Texas General Land Office continues to administer one of the largest disaster recovery and mitigation programs in the nation, overseeing more than $14 billion in federal funds dedicated to helping Texas communities recover from disasters and prepare for future risks.
These efforts include:
- Funding infrastructure improvements that reduce flood and storm impacts
- Supporting mitigation projects that protect public health and safety
- Partnering with local governments to strengthen long-term resilience
For more information about Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and the Texas General Land Office’s disaster recovery and mitigation programs, visit recovery.texas.gov.