Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

89(R) HCR 128 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.C.R. No. 128

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District is marking

the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1975 by the 64th Texas Legislature,

HGSD was created to address the issue of subsidence, or the lowering

of the land's surface due to groundwater withdrawals, in Harris and

Galveston Counties; with their location along the Gulf Coast, the

counties have been predisposed to sea level rise and

weather-related issues; therefore, changes in land surface

elevation can increase the region's risk of flooding and damage to

infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, At the time of its creation, the Harris-Galveston

Subsidence District served more than 2.2 million people, and today,

over 5.1 million individuals reside in the district's jurisdiction;

thanks to the dedicated service of its board and staff, HGSD has

successfully controlled subsidence through groundwater regulation,

research and monitoring, water planning, and award-winning

conservation programs; the district has also benefited from the

support of local and regional agencies and civic officials; and

WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, HGSD has played an

instrumental role in protecting the lives and property of area

residents from the significant impacts of subsidence, and it is a

pleasure to join in honoring the district on this special milestone

in its history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Harris-Galveston

Subsidence District and extend to all those affiliated with the

district sincere best wishes for continued success in their

important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for HGSD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House

of Representatives and Senate.

Paul

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President of the Senate

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 128 was adopted by the House on

April 17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present,

not voting.

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Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 128 was adopted by the Senate on May

6, 2025, without objection.

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Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: __________________

Date

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Governor