The resolution addresses the significant delays in funding approval for flood mitigation projects in Texas, specifically highlighting the Combes Lateral Drainage Improvement project and the North Main Drainage Improvement project. Despite meeting necessary requirements and submitting applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), these projects have not received final funding approval. The resolution emphasizes that these delays leave communities vulnerable to flooding, which poses risks to the safety and property of residents, particularly in flood-prone areas.

In response to these challenges, the resolution calls on the Texas Legislature to urge the DHS to expedite the approval process for FEMA applications related to flood mitigation projects. It also mandates that official copies of the resolution be sent to the DHS secretary and the FEMA administrator, reinforcing the need for immediate federal action to support Texas communities in their efforts to enhance flood protection and infrastructure.