UPDATE: BKT 3/TEXAS STATE EXPENDITURE PLAN (SEP)

Following the required posting for public comment of amendment #2 (2023) of the state’s SEP, the TCEQ has finalized the document for submission to the RESTORE Council for review and approval. The amendment does not increase funds for RESTORE Bkt 3 activities, rather it transfers funds from one already approved program (Shoreline and Beach Restoration) to another approved program (Nature-Based Tourism). This SEP amendment does not alter the focus of the activities to fund projects identified by the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas (CRT) that was established in response to Hurricane Harvey. During the public comment period, which ended October 27, 2023, thirteen comments were received. Eight comments were supportive of the transfer of funds. Two comments expressed opposition to the transfer. Three of the comments addressed issues not specifically related to the proposed transfer of funds. In reviewing the comments received, it was determined that no substantive changes were needed to amendment #2, as initially proposed and posted for public comment. Once approved by the RESTORE Council Steering Committee, the final Texas SEP Amendment #2 (2023) will be posted on this website.