Harris County Flood Control District

The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston.

Harris County Flood Control District
AbbreviationHCFCD
Formation1937
FounderTexas Legislature
TypeSpecial Purpose District
Legal statusActive
PurposeManage Flood Control in Harris County
Headquarters9900 Northwest Freeway, 77092
Location
  • Harris County, TX
Region
Southeast Texas
Budget (2015)
$154.6M
Revenue
Tax Rate of $0.027 per $100 Value
Staff (2015)
380
Websitewww.hcfcd.org

After destructive floods occurred in 1929 and 1935, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues. The 45th Texas Legislature established the flood district on April 23, 1937, and the Harris County Commissioners Court was designated as the district's governing body.

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