Houston Public MediaMay 28, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that will create a special account to manage funds dedicated to the Coastal Texas Project, known locally as the “Ike Dike.”

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/infrastructure/2025/05/28/522457/state-legislature-passes-law-to-create-ike-dike-funding-account/

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Texas governor signs bill to create ‘Ike Dike’ funding account 

The long-envisioned Ike Dike project, which is awaiting federal funding, entails constructing a multifaceted barrier system off the coast of Galveston that would help protect the Houston region and its petrochemical industry from the storm surge associated with a powerful hurricane.

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Houston Public MediaMay 9, 2025

State Rep. Dennis Paul, R-Houston, has announced he is running for the seat being vacated by state Sen. Mayes Middleton, who is forgoing reelection to run for attorney general.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/05/09/521004/houston-state-rep-dennis-paul-announces-bid-for-texas-senate-with-backing-from-dan-patrick/

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Houston state Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick

Paul is the first candidate out of the gate to succeed incumbent Mayes Middleton in an open seat running from Galveston to the outskirts of Houston.

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Houston Public MediaMar 20, 2025

The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources discussed a bill Wednesday that would create a Gulf Coast Protection Account to manage funds dedicated to the Coastal Texas Project, locally known as the “Ike Dike.”

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/galveston/2025/03/20/516492/house-committee-discusses-bill-to-create-gulf-funding-account-for-ike-dike-other-projects/

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Bill to create funding account for ‘Ike Dike’ project discussed by Texas House committee

The long-envisioned Ike Dike project entails constructing a multifaceted coastal barrier system off the coast of Galveston that would help protect the Houston region and its petrochemical industry from the storm surge associated with a powerful hurricane. Congress authorized the initiative in 2022 but has yet to dedicate any significant funding for it.

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