USDA Rural Development

2005

Annual Report

TEXAS

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Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 

(202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD).


George W. Bush

President of the United States

“We’re not going to rest until every American 

who wants a job can find one. I’ll continue to 

push for pro-growth economic policies, all aimed 

at making sure every American can realize the 

American Dream.”

Mike Johanns

Secretary of Agriculture

“As you plan for the future, USDA Rural 

Development is here to support you and 

your community.”

Thomas Dorr

Under Secretary 

“Our goal is to build viable and sustainable 

rural communities.” 

Bryan Daniel

State Director

President Bush, Secretary Johanns, and Under Secretary Dorr share 

a very real commitment to Rural America. Our efforts to increase 

economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for all rural 

Americans have certainly strengthened rural Texas.

Our Rural Development programs have enabled us to help thousands of 

families secure many economic and community successes. This report 

highlights the success of rural communities throughout the state. As you 

review our report, I think you’ll agree that our many Rural Development 

programs deliver the tools needed to help develop vibrant, sustainable 

communities for you and your children. You will see improved water 

service for rural households, alternate energy sources created, better 

healthcare facilities and public safety equipment. Nearly 6,000 jobs have 

been created or saved since 2001 and more than 10,500 rural families in 

Texas were provided with affordable housing.

I offer my sincere gratitude to the leaders in those rural communities 

who have helped their neighbors in obtaining this valuable assistance. I 

also commend USDA Rural Development employees for their dedication 

and hard work in helping to deliver our programs.

The cover of this report depicts the Alamo, which stands for the 

courage and undying self-sacrifice Texans feel for independence. These 

qualities are demonstrated in the successes of the communities featured 

in this report. If you feel one of our programs can help you or your 

community, I urge you to contact one of our offices.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Comments 2

Contact Information 3

Statewide Funding 4-5

Business & Cooperative Programs 6-7

Community Programs 8-9

Housing Programs 10-11

 Local Offices 12


Bryan Daniel

State Director

101 S. Main, Suite 102

Temple, Texas 76501

(254) 742-9700

Fax: (254) 742-9709

TTY: (254) 742-9712

Scooter Brockette

Assistant to the State Director

(254) 742-9711

Scooter.Brockette@tx.usda.gov

Program Directors:

Gayle Ledyard

Housing Programs

(254) 742-9770

Gayle.Ledyard@tx.usda.gov

Paco Valentin

Community Programs

(254) 742-9789

Francisco.Valentin@tx.usda.gov

Daniel Torres

Business & Cooperative Programs 

(254) 742-9780

Daniel.Torres@tx.usda.gov

Sylvia Maedgen

Administrative Programs

(254) 742-9720

Sylvia.Maedgen@tx.usda.gov

Contact Information

Area Directors:

Linda Brakebill, Area 1

(806) 785-5644

Linda.Brakebill@tx.usda.gov

Larry Jones, Area 2

(512) 863-6502

Larry.Jones@tx.usda.gov

Allen Lambright, Area 3

(972) 542-0081

Allen.Lambright@tx.usda.gov

Nancy Hendley, Area 4

(903) 572-5411

Nancy.Hendley@tx.usda.gov

Johnny Smith, Area 5

(817) 641-4481

John.Smith@tx.usda.gov

Russell Krueger, Area 6

(936) 291-1901

Russell.Krueger@tx.usda.gov

Richard Grams, Area 7

(830) 372-1043

Richard.Grams@tx.usda.gov

Jake Sheeran, Area 8

(361) 668-0453

Jake.Sheeran@tx.usda.gov

David Gonzalez, Area 9

(956) 487-5576

David.Gonzalez@tx.usda.gov

John Perkins, Area 10

(432) 336-7585

John.Perkins@tx.usda.gov


Texas USDA Rural 

$81 MILLION

invested in

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

$1.7 BILLION

invested in

RURAL UTILITIES

Fiscal Year 2001 - 2005

$81 MILLION

invested in

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

$1.7 BILLION

invested in

RURAL UTILITIES


$764 MILLION

invested in

HOUSING PROGRAMS

$188 MILLION

invested in

BUSINESS & 

COOPERATIVE 

PROGRAMS

 Development


Business & Coopera 

USDA Rural Development Business & 

Cooperative Programs increase rural job 

opportunities, facilitate the development of rural 

businesses, and improve economic development. 

Individuals, corporations, cooperatives, public bodies, 

non-profit corporations, Indian tribes and private 

companies effectively leverage these programs with 

other financial resources. In Fiscal Year 2005, nearly 

$22 million helped to produce 800 jobs for rural 

Texans. Since 2001, $188 million has been invested in 

rural Texas.

Business and Industry (B & I) Guaranteed 

Loans provide guarantees to lenders to finance 

private businesses located in rural areas. Loans of 

up to $25 million may be used for working capital, 

machinery, equipment, buildings and real estate. 

In Fiscal Year 2005, more than $15.2 million was 

invested in Texas through the Business and Industry 

Guaranteed Loan Program.

Renewable Energy Systems 

and Energy Efficiency 

Improvements Loan 

Guarantees and Grants provide 

eligible rural small businesses and 

agricultural producers grant funds to 

establish renewable energy projects 

from biomass, solar, wind, hydrogen or geothermal 

energy sources. In Texas, more than $1.5 million in 

grant funds have been invested in these projects.

Rural Business Opportunity Grants 

(RBOG) provide funds for training and economic 

planning for businesses, entrepreneurs and economic 

development officials in rural areas. In Fiscal Year 

2005, more than $30,000 in RBOG funds were 

awarded in Texas.

Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) 

provide agricultural producers and rural businesses 

with funds to refine agricultural commodities, thereby 

increasing their value to consumers. The VAPG also 

provides capital to allow producers to market their 

products so they can better compete in domestic and 

international markets. In Fiscal Year 2005, USDA 

Rural Development awarded $1,149,000 in VAPG 

funds to rural Texans.

(Left to Right) Anthony and Leatine Fasano, 

owners of Leaning Oaks Vineyards, JV were 

presented a ceremonial check for a Value 

Added Producers Grant to develop and 

market wine grape jellies by Bryan Daniel, 

USDA Rural Development State Director,

during the annual 2006 Texas Winegrowers 

Association Meeting.


Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEG)

provide resources to public bodies, private nonprofit 

corporations, and federally-recognized Indian 

Tribes for working capital, real estate, infrastructure, 

equipment, or revolving loan funds. In Fiscal Year 

2005, $1,351,000 in RBEG funds was awarded in 

Texas.

Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) 

provides low-interest loans to establish local 

revolving funds for business facilities and community 

development. Funds may be used to enlarge, 

improve, convert, construct, expand, or establish 

new businesses. In Fiscal Year 2005, USDA Rural 

Development awarded $3,468,000 in IRP funds to 

rural Texans.

Rural Economic Development Loans 

and Grants (REDLG) are available to eligible 

electric and telephone cooperatives to promote 

rural economic development, including job creation, 

education, medical facilities, project feasibility 

studies, or to establish a revolving loan fund in rural 

communities with less than 2,500 residents.

Rural Cooperative Development Grants 

(RCDG) provide funds to nonprofit organizations 

and colleges to establish and operate cooperative 

development centers. The purpose of the grant is to 

promote rural economic development and facilitate 

the creation and retention of jobs. In Fiscal Year 

2005, Texas Rural Development awarded $526,000 in 

grant funds to Texas cooperatives.

$0

$10,000,000

$20,000,000

$30,000,000

$40,000,000

$50,000,000

Total = $188 Million

2001-05 USDA Rural Development 

Business & Cooperative Programs

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

 tive Programs


Community Progra 

USDA Rural Development Community 

Programs enhance economic opportunities 

and quality of life for rural Texans by funding 

programs that create or improve telecommunications, 

community facilities, and water and wastewater 

systems. In Fiscal Year 2005, nearly $49 million 

in loans and $42.5 million in grants were awarded 

throughout Texas. Since 2001, $1.8 billion has been 

invested in rural Texas.

Water and Wastewater 

Disposal Direct Loans 

and Grants provide 

funds to build, maintain or 

expand fresh water supply or 

wastewater service. During 

Fiscal Year 2005, nearly 

$81 million in Water and 

Wastewater Disposal Loans 

and Grants were funded, including more than $10 

million in colonia projects.

Water and Wastewater Disposal 

Guaranteed Loans provide loan guarantees in 

partnership with other lenders to create safe and 

affordable drinking water and waste disposal facilities 

for rural communities. 

Emergency Community Water Assistance 

Grants assist rural residents experiencing a 

significant decline in quantity or quality of water or 

failure to meet the Safe Drinking Water Act Standard. 

“USDA Rural Development plays a vital role in ensuring that the facilities funded are available to all who live in 

rural Texas and that these projects will continue to build strong, vibrant communities.”

Bryan Daniel

USDA Rural Development Texas State Director 

The City of Jefferson conducts a groundbreaking 

ceremony in honor of a new $1.9 million 

wastewater treatment facility.

The City of San Diego built a new city hall with 

USDA Rural Development funds.
Distance Learning and Telemedicine 

(DLT) Loans and Grants provide funds for 

advanced telecommunications services that provide 

distance learning opportunities and telemedicine 

services to areas where rural residents live and work. 

In Fiscal Year 2005, $2,485,000 was awarded in DLT 

grants. Community Facilities Loans and Grants 

provide funds to improve or construct schools, 

libraries, medical clinics, public buildings, and 

community centers, as well as support public safety. 

In Fiscal Year 2005, USDA Rural Development 

obligated $32,966,000 for community facilities 

projects in Texas. 

Solid Waste Management Grants reduce or 

eliminate pollution of water resources and improve 

planning and management of solid waste sites. 

Current landfill conditions are evaluated to determine 

threats to water resources. 

During 2005, USDA Rural Development 

provided more than $1.2 million for first 

responder facilities and equipment to nearly 

224,000 rural Texans.

$0

$100,000,000

$200,000,000

$300,000,000

$400,000,000

$500,000,000

$600,000,000

Total = $1.8 Billion

2001-05 USDA Rural Development 

Community Programs

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

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USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

VISION STATEMENT

“Partners in helping the people of 

rural American develop 

sustainable communities.”
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Housing Programs

USDA Rural Development Housing 

Programs ensure rural communities have access to 

safe, well-built, affordable homes. Funds can be used 

to build, renovate or repair a home. In Fiscal Year 

2005, $146 million was infused in Housing Programs. 

Since 2001, USDA Rural Development has invested 

nearly $764 million in Housing Programs in rural 

Texas. 

Homeownership Loans provide direct loans 

for eligible families to purchase or build a home. In 

Fiscal Year 2005, more than $51 million in loans were 

provided for rural Texas residents.

Rural Housing 

Guaranteed Loans

help eligible families 

purchase homes in rural 

areas by partnering with 

other lenders. Mortgages 

are 30-year fixed rate and 

may be for up to 102% of 

the appraised value. The 

maximum amount of funds available to the applicant 

is based upon the applicant’s repayment ability.

Self-Help Housing Grants to non-profit 

organizations help eligible families finance and build 

their homes. Each self-help housing grantee selects 

the family, provides economic counseling, purchases 

tools, building materials, and hires a construction 

supervisor. By doing at least 65% of the labor 

themselves, families can cut the cost of their home by 

as much as 30 percent. 

Housing Preservation Grants provide 

funds to sponsoring organizations for the repair or 

rehabilitation of individual housing, rental properties, 

or coops owned or occupied by eligible families. 

During Fiscal Year 2005, more than $600,000 was 

invested in the Housing Preservation Grant Program 

in Texas.

USDA Rural Development Housing 

Programs allow everyone to experience the 

American Dream of Homeownership.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENT

“To increase economic opportunity and 

improve the quality of life for all rural 

Americans.”
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Housing Repair Loans and Grants provide 

eligible homeowners funds to improve or modernize 

a home, remove health and safety hazards and make 

the home accessible to persons with disabilities. 

Grants, for a maximum of $7,500, are available to 

homeowners 62 years of age or older. Loans are 1% 

interest and may be repaid over a 20 year period. 

Section 538 Multi-Family Rural Rental 

Housing Guaranteed Loans provide loan 

guarantees to lenders for financing new affordable 

rural rental complexes. Funding is provided for the 

construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of rural 

multi-family housing. 

Rural Rental Housing, during Fiscal Year 2005, 

provided rural Texans with 26,149 apartments in 793 

complexes.

$0

$50,000,000

$100,000,000

$150,000,000

$200,000,000

Total = $764 Million

2001-05 USDA Rural Development 

Housing Programs

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

The Housing Repair Loan and Grant 

Program assists eligible homeowners in 

making their homes safe and accessible.
ABILENE

4400 Buffalo Gap Rd., Ste. 4150 

Abilene, Texas 79606

(325) 690-6162

Fax: (325) 695-0528

ALICE

2287 N. Texas Blvd, Ste. 1

Alice, Texas 78332

(361) 668-0453

Fax: (361) 668-3947

AMARILLO

6565 Amarillo Blvd. West, Ste. C

Amarillo, Texas 79106

(806) 468-8600

Fax: (806) 468-7248

ANGLETON

209 East Mulberry, Ste. 500

Angleton, Texas 77515-4650

(979) 849-5251

Fax: (979) 849-7190

BASTROP

507 Old Austin Hwy

Bastrop, Texas 78602

(512) 321-3428

Fax: (512) 321-1842

BROWNWOOD

2608 Highway 377 S, Ste. A

Brownwood, Texas 76801

(325) 643-1585

Fax: (325) 646-8630

BRYAN 

3833 S. Texas Ave., Ste. 117

Bryan, Texas 77802

(979) 846-0548

Fax: (979) 846-2363

CANTON

700 Trade Days Blvd, Ste. 3

Canton, Texas 75103

(903) 567-6051

Fax: (903) 567-4894

CLEBURNE

105-C Poindexter Street

Cleburne, Texas 76033-4400

(817) 641-4481

Fax: (817) 641-7629

DECATUR

1604 West Business 380, Ste. 100

Decatur, Texas 76234

(940) 627-3531

Fax: (940) 627-5228

HUNTSVILLE

2 Financial Plaza, Ste. 745

Huntsville, Texas 77340

(936) 291-1901

Fax: (936) 294-0533

LUBBOCK

6113--43RD Street, Ste. B

Lubbock, Texas 79407

(806) 785-5644

Fax: (806) 785-5974

LUFKIN

1520 East Denman, Ste. 104

Lufkin, Texas 75901-5817

(936) 634-9900

Fax: (936) 634-9905

McKINNEY

1406-E N. McDonald Rd.

McKinney, Texas 75071

(972) 542-0081

Fax: (972) 542-4028

MT. PLEASANT

1809 Ferguson Road, Ste. E

Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455-1328

(903) 577-5411

Fax: (903) 572-8909

OZONA

201 East 11th St.

Ozona, Texas 76943

(325) 392-2301

Fax: (325) 392-9514

RIO GRANDE CITY

4400 East Highway 83

Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

(956) 487-5576

Fax: (956) 487-7882

SAN BENITO

2315 W. Expwy. 83, Rm. 102

San Benito, Texas 78586

(956) 399-1551

Fax: (956) 399-9648

SEGUIN

3251 N. Highway 123 Bypass

Seguin, Texas 78155-6115

(830) 372-1043

Fax: (830) 372-0020

UVALDE

101 Weeping Willow

Uvalde, Texas 78801

(830) 278-9503

Fax: (830) 278-9348

EDINBURG

2514 South I Road, Ste. 4

Edinburg, Texas 78539

(956) 383-4928

Fax: (956) 383-6088

EDNA

700 N. Wells, Rm. 101

Edna, Texas 77957

(361) 782-7151

Fax: (361) 782-3680

EL PASO

11930 Vista del Sol, Ste. C

El Paso, Texas 79936

(915) 855-1229

Fax: (915) 857-3647

FORT STOCKTON

2306 West Dickinson Blvd, Ste. 2

Fort Stockton, Texas 79735

(432) 336-7585

Fax: (432) 336-2016

FREDERICKSBURG

1906 North Llano, Rm. 102

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

(830) 997-8902

Fax: (830) 997-9096

GEORGETOWN

505 West University Dr., Ste. G

Georgetown, Texas 78627-0058

(512) 863-6502

Fax: (512) 869-0579

GROESBECK

1213 East Yeagua

Groesbeck, Texas 76642-0410

(254) 729-2310

Fax: (254) 729-3459

HEBBRONVILLE

1700 N. Smith St., Suite A

Hebbronville, Texas 78361

(361) 527-3253

Fax: (361) 527-5547

HENDERSON

1305 South Main, Suite 103

Henderson, Texas 75654

(903) 657-8221

Fax: (903) 657-2571

HILLSBORO

1502 Highway 77 North

Hillsboro, Texas 76645

(254) 582-7328

Fax: (254) 582-7622

TEXAS LOCAL OFFICES