Residents in Northeast Harris County say they are still waiting for flood control projects they believe could save their homes—and their lives. Now, the Harris County Flood Control District is responding to growing concerns, insisting the projects are not behind schedule and offering a new timeline for when work will begin.

Harris County is facing a $1 billion shortfall in its flood control projects despite having $5.2 billion in total funding, including a $2.5 billion voter-approved bond from 2018. The County Commissioners are prioritizing federal partnerships and grant protections to ensure continued access to federal funds. With $700 million remaining, the court will decide in September which projects can proceed. The focus remains on transparency, completing critical projects, and maintaining partnerships to maximize resources, while officials consider the possibility of seeking additional voter-approved funding in the future.