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Emmett: Tap Texas’ Rainy Day Fund To Build Third Reservoir

Posted on October 4, 2017 · Judge Ed Emmett says there’s “no question” Harris County needs another reservoir, in addition to the Addicks and Barker, to protect the region against floods like the ones Harvey spawned. Preliminary estimates put the price of construction at $500 million.

Good, Bad and Ugly

Tapping The Rainy Day Fund To Pay For Harvey: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The Week’s News

Posted on September 29, 2017 · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on the stories from this week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

Politics

Governor Abbott Says No Second Special Session To Pay For Harvey Damage

Posted on September 1, 2017 · The governor says he can use the state’s “rainy day fund” on his own authority. But the House’s top appropriator says he needs lawmakers’ approval.

Transportation

Emmett Highlights I-69 Bypass As A Crucial Transportation Project for Harris County

Posted on May 13, 2016 · He also underscores the Port of Houston as one of the biggest economic engines.