RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Matrix —Department of the Treasury OMB Approval No. 1505-0250

Applicant Name: Toby Baker, Commissioner, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

1. MULTIYEAR PLAN VERSION (INITIAL OR AMENDMENT 

NUMBER): Initial

2a. DATE OF INITIAL MULTIPYEAR PLAN ACCEPTANCE

(mm/dd/yyyy): N/A

3. CUMULATIVE DIRECT COMPONENT ALLOCATION AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO 

APPLICANT: $85,575,652.71

4. TOTAL ALLOCATIONS PLUS KNOWN FUNDS NOT YET DEPOSITED IN TRUST FUND FOR DIRCT 

COMPONENT: $371,995,127.20

5. Primary Eligible

Activity 6. Activity Title 7. Location

8. Estimated Total Contributions for Proposed Activity(ies) (refer to instructions) 9. Proposed Start 

Date mm/dd/yyyy

10. Proposed End

Date mm/dd/yyyy

11. Status (refer to 

instructions) 8a. Direct Component 

Contribution

8b. Other RESTORE 

Act Contribution

8c. Other Third 

Party Contribution 8d. Total Contribution

Restoration and 

protection of the natural 

resources, ecosystems, 

fisheries, marine and 

wildlife habitats, beaches 

and coastal wetlands of 

the Gulf Coast Region

1. Lower San Bernard River Eco 

System

2. Shamrock Island Restoration

3. Salt BayouWatershed

4. Galveston BeneficialDredge

1. Brazoria County

2. Nueces County

3. Jefferson County

4. Galveston County

1. $10,834,441

2. $1,571,281

3. $10,068,441

4. $9,098,441

$31,572,604

1. $0

2. $0

3. $350,000

4. $0

$350,000

1. $433,000

2. $1,416,349

3. $15,000,000

4. $38,800,000

$55,649,349

1. $11,267,441

2. $2,987,630

3. $25,418,441

4. $47,898,441

$87,571,953

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Mitigation of damage to 

fish, wildlife and natural 

resources

1. Texas Reef Initiative

2. Lavaca River AbandonedOil 

Wells

3. Port Lavaca Shoreline CleanUp and Sediment

4. Removal of UnauthorizedOil 

and Gas Well Stubs and 

Associated Material

1. Calhoun and Jefferson counties

2. Jackson County

3. Calhoun County

4. Nueces and Galvestoncounties

1. $2,376,021

2. $868,441

3. $568,441

4.$7,018,441

$10,831,344

$0

$0

1. $0

2. $0

3. $0

4. $4,480,000

$4,480,000

1. $2,376,021

2. $868,441

3. $568,441

4.$11,498,441

$15,311,344

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Promotion of the 

consumption of seafood 

harvested from the Gulf 

Coast Region

1. Protecting and Restoring:

Shrimp Fishery Recovery 

and Improvement Program

2. Gulf Shrimp Consumption,

Tourism and Marketing 

Proposal

1. Coastwide

2. Coastwide

1. $368,441

2. $2,345,715

$2,714,156

$0

$0

1. $0

2. $855,000

$855,000

1. $368,441

2. $3,200,715

$3,569,156

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Planning assistance 1. Texas Master Plan for

Beneficial Use of Dredged 

Material

1. Coastwide 1. $1,568,441

$1,568,441

1. $0

$0

1. $0

$0

1. $1,568,441

$1,568,441

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RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Matrix —Department of the Treasury OMB Approval No. 1505-0250

Applicant Name: Toby Baker, Commissioner, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

1. MULTIYEAR PLAN VERSION (INITIAL OR AMENDMENT 

NUMBER): Initial

2a. DATE OF INITIAL MULTIPYEAR PLAN ACCEPTANCE

(mm/dd/yyyy): N/A

3. CUMULATIVE DIRECT COMPONENT ALLOCATION AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO 

APPLICANT: $85,575,652.71

4. TOTAL ALLOCATIONS PLUS KNOWN FUNDS NOT YET DEPOSITED IN TRUST FUND FOR DIRCT 

COMPONENT: $371,995,127.20

5. Primary Eligible 

Activity 6. Activity Title 7. Location

8. Estimated Total Contributions for Proposed Activity(ies) (refer to instructions) 9. Proposed Start 

Date mm/dd/yyyy

10. Proposed End 

Date mm/dd/yyyy

11. Status (refer to 

instructions) 8a. Direct Component 

Contribution

8b. Other RESTORE 

Act Contribution

8c. Other Third 

Party Contribution 8d. Total Contribution

Promotion of tourism in 

the Gulf Coast Region, 

including promotion of 

recreational fishing

1. Sea Turtle Education 

Complex

2. E.K. Atwood Park Pavilion 

Improvements

3. Padre Balli and Magee Beach 

Parks

4. Upper Coast Tourism 

Marketing & Mobile 

Wayfinding

5. Quintana Beach Public 

Fishing Pier

6. Laguna Madre Boat Ramp & 

Education, Conservation 

and Tourism

7. Bolivar PeninsulaNature 

Trail

8. East End Lagoon Phase I-A 

1. Cameron County

2. Cameron County

3. Nueces County

4. Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, 

Matagorda and Jefferson 

counties

5. Brazoria County

6. Cameron County

7. Galveston County

8. Galveston County

1. $727,441

2. $3,568,441

3. $7,568,441

4. $417,141

5. $1,970,841

6. $1,937,731

7. $6,319,444

8. $1,479,411

$23,988,891

1. $0

2. $0

3. $0

4. $0

5. $0

6. $0

7. $0

8. $0

$0

1. $1,879,000

2. $3,835,151

3. $5,000,000

4. $20,000

5. $116,304

6. $533,631

7. $1,533,374

8. $88,025

$13,005,485

1. $2,606,441

2. $7,403,592

3. $12,568,441

4. $437,141

5. $2,087,145

6. $2,471,362

7. $7,852,818

8. $1,567,436

$36,994,376

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Coastal flood protection 

and related infrastructure

1. Town Resaca

2. Raymondville Drain ProjectPhase 2 Restoration and 

Flood Control

3. Texas City Hurricane 

Protection Levee Repair

Phase I

4. Village of Surfside Beach Groin

5. Bay Shore Drive Erosion 

Mitigation and Shoreline 

Stabilization

1. Cameron County

2. Willacy County

3. Galveston County

4. Brazoria County

5. Aransas County

1. $4,749,380

2. $7,068,441

3. $6,597,401

4. $6,268,441

5. $2,468,441

$27,152,104

1. $0

2. $0

3. $0

4. $0

5. $0

$0

1. $730,000

2. $23,000,000

3. $0

4. $200,000

5. $0

$23,930,000

1. $5,479,380

2. $30,068,441

3. $6,597,401

4. $6,468,441

5. $2,468,441

$51,082,104

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Workforce development 

and job creation

1. Oyster Resource &Recovery

2. Workforce/Economic 

Development to Enhance 

Offshore Energy Systems

1. Matagorda County

2. Harris County

1. $8,318,441

2. $8,019,839

$16,338,280

1. $0

2. $0

$0

1. $0

2. $0

$0

1. $8,318,441

2. $8,019,839

$16,338,280

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12. ESTIMATED TOTAL FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 

ACTIVITY(IES) (refer to Instructions) $114,165,820 $350,000 $97,919,834 $212,435,654 Please note: Grant awards may reflect non-material changes in 

proposed dates and estimated funding.

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RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Narrative 

Department of the Treasury 

0MB Approval No. 1505-0250 

Directions: Use this form for the Initial Multiyear Plan and any subsequent amendments to an 

accepted Multiyear Plan. For amendments, include only new and/or materially modified activities. 

Multiyear Plan Version (Initial or Amendment Number): Initial 

Date of Initial Multiyear Plan Acceptance: 

Date of Last Multiyear Plan Acceptance: 

Eligible Applicant Name: Toby Baker, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 

Name and Contact Information of the Person to be contacted (POC) on matters concerning this Multiyear Implementation Plan: 

POC Name: Diane Mazuca 

POC Title: Special Projects Coordinator 

POC Email: diane.mazuca@tceq.texas.gov 

POC Phone: (512) 239-3504

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: 

1. A description of each activity, including the need, purpose, objective(s), milestones and location. Include map showing the location of

each activity.

This plan includes 26 activities grouped by eligible activities. Activities may also include, but are not

limited to, program oversight and management, development, coordination, and execution of the grant

award between TCEQ and Treasury and awards between TCEQ and any sub-recipients. Other than

the management of all the grant funded activities, the scope of work will be conducted by subrecipients through a grant contract with the TCEQ.

Please see "Detailed Response" for the remainder of the information on each activity. 

2. How the applicant made the multiyear plan available for 45 days for public review and comment, in a manner calculated to obtain

broad-based participation from individuals, businesses, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations, such as through public meetings,

presentations in languages other than English, and postings on the Internet. The applicant will need to submit documentation (e.g., a

copy of public notices) to demonstrate that it made its multiyear plan available to the public for at least 45 days. In addition, describe

how each activity in the multiyear plan was approved after consideration of all meaningful input from the public and submit

documentation (e.g., a letter from the applicant's leadership approving submission of the multiyear plan to Treasury or a resolution

approving the aoolicant's multiyear plan).

The public review and comment process is described in the "Detailed Response". 

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 

valid 0MB control number. The valid 0MB control number for this information collection is 1505-0250. Comments concerning the time 

required to complete this Information collection, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gathering and 

maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information, should be directed to the Department of the 

Treasury, Office of Gulf Coast Restoration, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20220. 

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3. How each activity included in the applicant's multiyear plan narrative meets all the requirements under the RESTORE Act, including a

description of how each activity is eligible for funding based on the geographic location of each activity and how each activity qualifies

for at least one of the eligible activities under the RESTORE Act.

Please see the "Detailed Response" for information on how each activity meets criteria of the 

requirements in the RESTORE Act. 

4. Criteria the applicant will use to measure the success of the activities included in the multiyear plan narrative in helping to restore and

protect the Gulf Coast Region impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Please see the "Detailed Response" for how the success of each activity will be measured. 

5. How the activities included in the multiyear plan narrative were prioritized and list the criteria used to establish the priorities.

An overview of the "Priorities Document" and use of the Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) process 

is described in the "Detailed Response". 

6. If applicable, describe the amount and current status of funding from other sources (e.g., other RESTORE Act contribution, other

third party contribution) and provide a description of the specific portion of the project to be funded by the RESTORE Act Direct

Component.

The amount and status of funding from sources other than the Direct Component is listed in the 

"Detailed Response" for each activity, as applicable. 

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Narrative 

Department of the Treasury 

Multiyear Plan Version (Initial or Amendment Number): Initial 

Date of Initial Multiyear Plan Acceptance: 

Date of Last Multiyear Plan Acceptance: 

Eligible Applicant Name: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 

Name and Contact Information of the Person to be contacted (POC) on matters concerning 

this Multiyear Implementation Plan: 

POC Name: Diane Mazuca 

POC Title: Special Projects Coordinator 

POC Email: diane.mazuca@tceq.texas.gov

POC Phone: (512) 239-3504 

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: 

1. A description of each activity, including the need, purpose, objective(s), milestones and 

location. Include map showing the location of each activity. 

3. How each activity included in the applicant's multiyear plan narrative meets all the 

requirements under the RESTORE Act, including a description of how each activity is eligible 

for funding based on the geographic location of each activity and how each activity qualifies 

for at least one of the eligible activities under the RESTORE Act. 

4. Criteria the applicant will use to measure the success of the activities included in the 

multiyear plan narrative in helping to restore and protect the Gulf Coast Region impacted by 

the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. 

6. If applicable, describe the amount and current status of funding from other sources (e.g., 

other RESTORE Act contribution, other third-party contribution) and provide a description of 

the specific portion of the project to be funded by the RESTORE Act Direct Component. 

RESTORATION AND PROTECTION 

The Lower San Bernard River Eco System in Brazoria County proposes to restore the 

historical flow of the San Bernard River to the Gulf of Mexico by dredging the mouth of the 

San Bernard River that is currently silted in. The objective is to restore and protect the 

natural resources by allowing the historical flow. This will benefit the threatened and 

endangered species habitat, essential fish habitat, as well as improve the overall 

environmental and economic health of the Texas coastal estuary system. 

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

Milestones 

 Final design & bid documents 

 Construction 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

restoration and protection criteria. The activity will restore the historical flow to the river 

and improve regional drainage and water quality. The dredged material will also mitigate 

coastal erosion. 

Performance Measures 

 Improved water quality in the Lower San Bernard River 

 Addressed erosion through the beneficial use of dredge material in the beach area 

 Benefited to threatened and endangered species and essential fish habitat 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will follow compliance with the eligible activity. 

 $433,000: Brazoria County 

Shamrock Island Restoration Phase II, located in Nueces County, is a 150-acre island 

critically important to colonial nesting waterfowl site in Corpus Christi Bay. The island is being 

reduced in size and function due to shoreline erosion from damaging waves. This erosion 

further exacerbates the loss of habitat-building sand sources. The objective in Phase II, the 

final phase, is to provide fill to the north beach site and install a living shoreline to further 

reduce wave energy and to protect the natural resources and wildlife habitats on the island. 

Milestones 

 Approved permit 

 Installation of additional fill material and reef balls or gabion baskets at the north 

breach site 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the restoration and 

protection criteria. This activity is critically important as support to colonial nesting 

waterfowl site, as well as protecting the site from further erosion. 

Performance Measures 

 Reduced erosion on the western side of Shamrock Island 

 Closed north and south breach sites 

 Protected natural resources and wildlife habitat on the island 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $1,416,349: Texas General Land Office, Shell Oil Company, Coastal Bend Bays and 

Estuaries Program 

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

Salt Bayou Watershed, located in Jefferson County, will construct clay berms to create, 

protect and restore beach/dune, salty prairie, intermediate marsh and submerged aquatic 

vegetation, as well as limit salt water intrusion into the Texas Chenier Coastal Plain. The 

objective is to create berms to protect the natural resources, wildlife habitat, beaches, 

wetlands and the ecosystem in the area. 

Milestones 

 Engineering and design

 Procure construction contractor

 Complete construction

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is within the coastal zone and is eligible under the restoration 

and protection criteria. The activity will restore the area and protect the critical natural 

resource areas from erosion and salt water intrusion. 

Performance Measures 

 Miles of restored beach ridge

 Acres of marsh protected from frequent sea water inundation

 Acres of beach/dune habitat restored/enhanced/created

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $15,350,000: RESTORE Act Council Selected Restoration Component (Bucket 2),

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Jefferson County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Golden Pass, Sempra Energy and Ducks

Unlimited.

Galveston Beneficial Dredge, located in Galveston County, proposes to minimize erosion 

caused by city storm drains that discharge onto Seawall beaches. The objective is to dredge 

sand from the ship channel and place it on the beach along Galveston’s Seawall, allowing the 

material to replenish the island’s beaches and protect the coast. This activity will restore and 

protect the natural resources and beaches. 

Milestones 

 Environmental compliance

 Engineering and design

 Construction

 Planning activities

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the restoration and

protection criteria. The activity will restore public beaches and protect the coastal erosion

and loss of sand.

Performance Measures 

 Increased linear footage of the restored beach

 Decreased erosion

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $38,800,000: Local/State contribution; and U.S. Corps of Engineers

MITIGATION 

Texas Reef Initiative, located in Jefferson and Calhoun counties proposes to deploy two 

additional modules to reef sites (Pass Cavallo, near Port O’Connor and outside of Sabine 

Pass) for a total of 100 additional acres of new reef habitat. The objective is to improve 

Texas’s tremendously productive marine habitats by constructing reefs to mitigate impacts to 

fish and wildlife from the structures that were removed. 

Milestones 

 Construction

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the mitigation of 

damage to fish, wildlife and natural resources criteria. The newly constructed reefs will 

restore habitat in areas where structures have been removed and allow for better 

recreational fishing opportunities will increase tourism. 

Performance Measures 

 Constructed acres of reef habitat

Leveraging

 $0

Lavaca River Abandoned Oil Wells in Jackson County proposes to remove two abandoned oil 

well heads located in the Lavaca River and along its banks immediately adjacent to sensitive 

environmental marsh lands. This action will remove dangerous navigation obstructions and 

mitigate environmental damage from the abandoned oil well heads. The objective is to 

mitigate the damage and improve marine habitat and provide restoration to natural resources 

in the area. 

Milestones 

 Approved permits

 Sub-award to Texas Railroad Commission

 Bidding

 Select contractor

 Conduct well plugging and abandonment procedures

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife and natural resources criteria. The proposed 

removals will protect ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, while lessening 

an impact on these resources. 

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

Performance Measures 

 Removed abandoned oil & wells 

 Improved affected area to a more natural state 

 Addressed threat to public safety 

Leveraging 

 $0 

City of Port Lavaca Shoreline Clean up, Debris and Submerged Structures Removal and 

Sediment Investigations, located in Calhoun County, proposes to mitigate the damage from 

debris to restore shorelines and bay bottom. The objective is to remove abandoned debris 

such as old sunken barges and boats, maritime equipment, broken pipelines, navigation 

markers, and industrial equipment. The removals will provide clean resources for marine 

habitat and improved water quality of the bay. 

Milestones 

 Bidding 

 Permits 

 Plans and specs 

 Debris removal 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the mitigation of 

damage to fish, wildlife and natural resources criteria. These activities will enhance the 

natural resources in the area. 

Performance Measures 

 Bay shorelines improved to a natural state 

 Amount of debris removed 

Leveraging 

 $0 

In Nueces and Galveston counties, Unauthorized Oil & Gas Well Stubs & Associated Material 

will be removed from Galveston Bay, Bolivar and Corpus Christi Bay. The objective of this 

action is to eliminate the pollution and navigational threat to critical habitat and mitigate the 

damages that have negatively impacted the marine environment. 

Milestones 

 Site inspection and environmental compliance/review 

 Engineering design, scope of work and bid preparation 

 Construction award 

 Construction and mobilization 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

mitigation criteria. It will protect ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, by 

lessening an impact on these resources. 

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

Performance Measures 

 Removal of abandoned oil & wells

 Improved affected area to a more natural state

 Addressed threat to public safety

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $4,480,000: Texas General Land Office Surface Damage Fund

SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION 

Coastwide outreach and specific programming regarding the public perception of the safe 

consumption of Texas Gulf shrimp for the purpose of Shrimp Fishery Recovery & 

Improvement. Efforts and objectives include: expanding the recently developed “Direct to the 

Consumer” marketing campaign via social media; enhancing existing collaboration with Texas 

Department of Agriculture (TDA) and other affiliated organizations through participation in 

marketing events; enhancing education and marketing of locally produced shrimp; developing 

an educational and marketing shrimp program; and developing a resilience training program 

for members of the shrimp industry. Efforts are aimed at promoting the consumption of 

seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region. 

Milestones 

 Expand marketing campaign on social media

 Develop training program for marketers

 Participate in related coastal events

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

promotion of the consumption of seafood criteria. This activity will promote seafood 

consumption through educational and marketing activities. 

Performance Measures 

 Participate in a number of marketing events

 Trained a percentage of industry members

Leveraging 

 $0

Texas Gulf Shrimp Consumption, Tourism and Marketing Proposal, located coastwide,

proposes to develop marketing and tourism strategies that will educate consumers about 

Texas Gulf shrimp and coastal tourism. The objective is to develop strategies that will 

promote the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region. 

Milestones 

 Request for proposals

 Marketing strategy

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

 Website 

 Increase education and tourism efforts 

 Conduct benchmark studies 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the promotion of 

the consumption of seafood criteria. This activity will promote seafood consumption 

through the development and implementation of shrimp marketing strategies. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased opportunities in the direct sales of Gulf shrimp 

 Increased opportunities in the awareness of the shrimp industry in Texas 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will be in compliance with the eligible activity. 

 $855,000: Texas Department of Agriculture 

PLANNING 

Texas Master Plan for Beneficial Use of Dredged Material, located coast wide, creates a Master 

Plan for the Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BU) along the entire Texas Coast and is 

eligible under the planning assistance for natural resource restoration and protection criteria. 

Recurrent dredging is required to develop and maintain ship channels that support the Texas 

economy. The objective is to create a plan that will identify placement area locations where 

the dredge materials can be deposited. 

Milestones 

 Establish beneficial use groups and complete four meetings 

 Completion of 60% design and cost estimates and permit applications for eight sites 

 Completion of Master Plan and Implementation Guides (one for each of the four coastal 

regions) 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the planning 

assistance for natural resource restoration and protection criteria. The activity will 

establish a Master Plan for beneficial dredged material. 

Performance Measures 

 Completed Master Plan to facilitate the implementation of BUDM projects on the Texas 

coast 

 Completed four regional Implementation Guides 

 Completed 60% engineering and design and permitting packages for eight sites 

Leveraging 

 $0 

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

TOURISM 

A state-of-the-art Sea Turtle Education Complex, including a veterinary clinic, will be 

constructed in Cameron County. The complex will be the premier sea turtle destination for 

Texas and create more public support for Kemp's ridley conservation and other Gulf of Mexico 

sea turtle species. The objective is to construct a facility to increase and promote tourism and 

to assist in the rehabilitation of sea turtles. 

Milestones 

 Completion of architectural plans for vet clinic 

 Bidding and selecting contractor 

 Construction 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

promotion of tourism and mitigation of damage to fish and wildlife criteria. The Complex 

will draw tourists to its facility, as well as support conservation of endangered sea turtles 

and rehabilitate injured turtles. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased attendance at Sea Turtle, Inc. complex 

 Increased workforce at complex 

 Recovered of endangered sea turtle populations 

 Completed construction 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $1,879,000: Hunt Foundation; Meadows Foundation; Sea Turtle, Inc. Capital 

Campaign; and City of South Padre Island, Economic Development Corporation 

E.K. Atwood Park Pavilion, located in Cameron County at Beach Access No. 5, caters to 

approximately 500,000 guests per year, out of which, 100,000 use the pavilion. Renovations 

to the park will create additional parking, improve the facilities and update the pavilion and 

amenities. The objective is to improve the park to promote and serve the tourism in the area. 

Milestones 

 Planning 

 Permitting 

 Land acquisition 

 Construction of park improvements 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the tourism criteria. 

The park expansion and improvements will permit an increase in tourists using the facility. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased visitor numbers 

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DETAILED RESPONSE 

 Completed construction 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $3,835,151: Cameron County Parks System 

Padre Balli & Magee Beach Parks activities in Nueces County will enhance opportunities for 

public access and enjoyment of the barrier island natural resources and overall nature 

tourism to the region. Enhancements include: conservation & restoration of freshwater 

wetland habitat; multi-use campsites; beach access dune walkovers (board walks); restroom 

and shower facilities; and a 19-mile hike/bike trail. 

Milestones 

 Environmental compliance 

 Engineering & design 

 Construction 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the tourism 

criteria. Through enhancements to the facility the activity will address the restoration of 

beaches and coastal wetlands and provide for recreational activities, including fishing 

which will increase tourism. 

Performance Measures 

 Enhanced habitats through wetlands restoration 

 Increased accessibility & use of park facilities 

 Completed construction 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $5,000,000: Nueces County Coastal Parks Department; and Certificates of Obligation 

(municipal bonds) 

Upper Coast Tourism Marketing & Mobile Wayfinding proposes to develop and deploy a 

strategic brand and marketing plan for select tourist destinations in Chambers, Galveston, 

Brazoria, Matagorda and Jefferson counties. The objectives include a mobile web app that will 

serve as a guide to potential visitors by developing and deploying activity-specific GPS-based 

location, wayfinding information and event schedules. The “web app” format will allow for 

performance measures based on web-based analytics. Digital marketing is important in the 

tourism marketplace. This project will use that modality to promote tourism in the Texas 

upper coast. 

Milestones 

 Complete marketing research & discovery report 

 Complete visual preliminary design presentation of marketing plan & campaign 

 Rollout marketing plan implementation 

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 Launch mobile app 

 Maintain and update mobile app 

 Produce annual reports on app’s usage 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

promotion of tourism criteria. It will provide relevant tourism-related information through 

a mobile app. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased public awareness of the value and attractiveness of the Upper Texas Coast 

tourist venues 

 Increased usage of the mobile web app 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $20,000: Lone Star Coastal Alliance 

Quintana Beach Public Fishing Pier Restoration, located in Brazoria County, proposes to 

increase tourism through the objectives such as restoring the public fishing pier making it 

more ADA compliant and more accessible to visitors, students, fisherman, and birdwatchers 

and enhancing recreational, educational and environmental stewardship/resiliency activities. 

The restoration will extend the pier 200 feet and construct an additional 150-foot T-head at 

the end to accommodate more people for a year-round recreational and educational 

attraction. 

Milestones 

 Permitting 

 Final Design and Bidding 

 Construction 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the promotion of 

tourism criteria. This activity will provide additional access to the facility and the extension 

of the fishing pier will support an increase in the number of people who can participate in 

recreational fishing. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased recreational use 

 Increased educational activities and events 

 Increased bird, fish, aquatic wildlife activities 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $116,304: Brazoria County 

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Through the acquisition of land, the construction of a new public boat ramp and dedicated 

public parking at the Laguna Madre Boat Ramp & Education Conservation and Tourism in 

Cameron County will guarantee public access to the site and assist in the promotion of 

tourism in South Padre Island. The objective is to upgrade the site to promote tourism 

and education. The boat ramp will serve as one of three new kayak launch sites and allow 

for the creation of the integrated “Discover the Laguna Kayak Trail” to further promote 

public access and tourism to the Laguna Madre. The education component will help 

reduce boater impacts to sensitive habitats, especially seagrasses, and thereby even help 

endangered Green Sea Turtles, birds, fish and other species by reducing impacts to 

ecologically important seagrass habitat. 

Milestones 

 Land acquisition

 Permitting and regulatory compliance

 Engineering and design

 Construction

 Implement educational program

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

promotion of tourism criteria. This activity will support an increase in both recreational 

fishing, as well as boating and kayaking. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased public access to recreational area & activities

 Increased users of the facilities

 Completed construction

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $533,631: City of South Padre Island

Located in Galveston, the objective of Bolivar Peninsula Nature Trail is to promote tourism 

and to connect 13 nature recreation sites. The activity will create, protect and restore habitat, 

develop visitor facilities, and design and implement a cohesive way-finding system with the 

goal of promoting tourism in the area. 

Milestones 

 Acquire land

 Execute construction, restoration and renovation contract

 Launch Bolivar Nature Trail website

 Construction complete

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is located within the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

promotion of tourism criteria. This activity will increase the opportunities for tourists to 

enjoy the nature trail. 

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Performance Measures 

 Number of acres acquired 

 Linear feet of trails and boardwalk created 

 Number of visitors at project sites 

 Number of hits on the website 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $1,533,374: TX General Land Office; National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; Wortham 

Foundation; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; and private donors. 

East End Lagoon Phase I-A, located in Galveston County, proposes to continue the five-phase 

master plan to develop the site while protecting and restoring natural resources and 

enhancing the visitor experience. The objective of this activity includes the development of an 

elevated 2,987 square foot open-air pavilion with tables and benches, restrooms, a 1,374-

square foot ADA compliant ramp, parking, signage and interpretive nature trails for the 

promotion of tourism in the area. 

Milestones 

 Planning and procurement 

 Construction complete 

 Activities communication plan completed 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is located within the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

promotion of tourism criteria. The site development activities will further an increase in 

tourism. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased opportunity in the number of visitors 

 Increased opportunity in the number of school groups visiting the park and preserve 

 Increased concessions 

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $88,025: Galveston Park Board of Trustees. 

COASTAL FLOOD PROTECTION 

Town Resaca Watershed Restoration Project, Phase 1 in Cameron County, proposes to restore 

wetland, aquatic and riparian habitat in over 86 acres through the removal of over 400,000 

cubic yards of sediment that has accumulated due to erosion and urban run-off. The objective 

is to improve water quality all the way to the Lower Laguna Madre and to improve community 

resiliency by increasing capacities in the water drainage systems. 

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Milestones 

 Environmental compliance

 Engineering & design

 Construction

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the coastal flood 

protection criteria. It will improve water quality and protect the economic vitality of the 

region. 

Performance Measures 

 Increased capacity of storm water runoff

 Reduced flooding

 Increased opportunity to restore economic vitality

 Completed construction

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $730,000: Brownsville Public Utilities Board

Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 - Restoring Drainage and Flood Control, located in Willacy 

County, proposes to provide a permanent solution to regional flooding. As such, this project is 

critical (1) to provide the community resiliency the region needs, (2) to produce economic 

growth, and (3) to safeguard the environment. The objectives of Phase 2 involve removing 

obstructions from and cleaning the existing Raymondville Drain. Storm water will be 

efficiently captured and managed by the drain, thus providing substantive flood control and 

flood protection to the region. 

Milestones 

 Permitting

 Engineering and design

 Bidding

 Construction

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the coastal flood 

protection criteria. This activity will improve and increase the water column and create 

additional water storage capacity. 

Performance Measures 

 Reduced damage caused by flooding and surface water

 Reduced damage caused by a storm event

 Provided additional storage capacity

Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

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 $23,000,000: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 

Texas City Hurricane Protection Levee Repair, Phase I, located in Galveston County, will 

address the most critical deficiency items in the U.S. Corps of Engineers latest inspection 

report (2012) such as reducing erosion and repairing and completing the tie to the Tide-Gate 

Stone with riprap. To address the need for this coastal flood protection, the objectives in this 

Phase 1 is to decrease the risk of hurricane damage to the communities and industries 

protected by the levee. 

Milestones 

 Environmental compliance 

 Engineering and design 

 Construction activities 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the coastal flood 

protection criteria. This activity addresses erosion along the levee. 

Performance Measures 

 Corrected identified deficiencies from the 2012 inspection 

 Minimize flooding and erosion 

 Completed construction 

Leveraging 

 $0 

The proposed Village of Surfside Beach Groin, located in Brazoria County, will implement 

long-term stabilization measures identified through the Surfside Feasibility Study and Groin 

Alternatives Analysis. This will include the construction of a terminal groin and an angled 

groin. The groins will stabilize the beach and restore its historical recreational and natural 

resource value and will protect public infrastructure, utilities and private property as well as 

provide much needed habitat for fish, shorebirds, nesting turtles, and other wildlife. 

Construction of the groins, as the main objective, will provide coastal flooding protection to 

existing infrastructure, private properties and roads. 

Milestones 

 Engineering and design 

 Construction 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the coastal flood 

protection criteria. The public infrastructure and property-related measures will assist in 

the protection from storm surge flooding and provide for a continued recreational beach. 

Performance Measures 

 Reduced erosion using surveys to measure shoreline positions. 

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Leveraging is anticipated to be distributed across the total cost of the activity. Final 

determinations on the allocation of these and Direct Component funds will be included in 

the federal application and will comply with the eligible activity. 

 $200,000: Texas General Land Office 

Bay Shore Drive Erosion Mitigation & Shoreline in Aransas County proposes to construct and 

repair rock revetments and groins along the Aransas Bay shoreline to protect the public 

roadway while enhancing marine life habitat and public recreational activities. The objective 

of the construction of the rock revetments and groins is to provide flood protection to the 

infrastructure and reduce storm surge damage to properties and roadways. 

Milestones 

 Engineering & bid package presentation 

 Bidding & contractor selection 

 Construction 

 Project oversight 

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under coastal flood 

protection criteria. The infrastructure will protect against damage from storm surges and 

maintain a more robust ecosystem. 

Performance Measures 

 Reduced threat of erosion and storm surge 

 Improved opportunity for a more robust ecosystem 

 Completed construction 

Leveraging 

 $0 

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION 

Oyster Resource & Recovery Center in Matagorda County will be constructed and operated for 

the purposes outlined below. 

 Provide larvae and spat reef restoration and aquaculture 

 Partner with academic and research institutions, fisheries agencies, and the 

commercial industry to create jobs to assist in the restoration and development of new 

critical oyster reef habitat for promotion of environmental health and sustainability of 

estuaries 

 Bolster economic resilience of coastal communities by long-term improvement of 

oyster stocks 

 The objective is to restore and protect the ecosystem, fisheries and marine habitat and 

to have a direct and indirect workforce development and job creation impact. It will 

provide many direct and indirect jobs in areas such as seafood related employment at 

the wholesale and retail levels, recreational and commercial fishing and various 

aquaculture possibilities. 

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Milestones 

 Hatchery construction

 Hatchery operation

 Restoration initiation

 Aquaculture training program initiation

 Outreach curriculum development and adoption

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is in the coastal zone and is eligible under the workforce 

development/job creation and the restoration and protection criteria. The activity will 

employ personnel at the Center that support oyster reef restoration, develop research 

initiatives and construct a hatchery. 

Performance Measures 

 Achieved production of 200 million/year oyster hatchery larval by end of Year 3

 Integrated Center with one new oyster reef restoration project per year

 Provided oyster aquaculture training to at least 100 individuals to potentially increase

jobs

 Presented numerous outreach and education programs.

 Initiated an oyster growers’ association for Texas with links across the U.S encouraging

interest in the industry

 Involved at least five commercial oyster fishing companies in activities to show an

increase in production and opportunities to related workforce

 Developed a public-private partnership for the opportunity to increase the

management of a commercial oyster hatchery

 Completed hatchery construction

Leveraging 

 $0

Workforce/Economic Development to Enhance Offshore Energy Systems located in Harris 

County proposes to assist in workforce development and job creation through technology 

development and workforce training programs that support safety and environmental risk 

mitigation for offshore oil and gas operations. The objectives of the program will provide early 

industry-driven direction and will include: training and certification for new and existing 

technologies and offshore operations; systems integration and new technologies that advance 

safe and efficient offshore operations; and risk management and assessment to support 

improved safety for offshore operations. 

Milestones 

 Establish training advisory committee

 Develop training program

 Commence training program

 Develop certification program

 Commence continuing education certificate

 Commence risk management program

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 Prepare technology development reports

 Project oversight

Meets Criteria: This activity is located in the coastal zone and is eligible under the 

workforce development/job creation criteria. The activity will establish training programs 

to support the employment needs for new and existing associated jobs. 

Performance Measures 

 Number of participants in the new training programs

 Succeeded in training course participates in relevant areas of employment

 Number of new jobs directly created and/or existing jobs saved through the training

and certification programs

 Developed new technologies associated with offshore operations

 Improved safety operations

Leveraging

 $0

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Texas secured broad based participation in the development of the state’s MIP by using 

a competitive process to select projects, and soliciting public input at several stages of 

the process. 

More specifically, TCEQ and Commissioner Baker: 

 solicited public input from September 2015 through December 2015 on the

Priorities Document that was used to evaluate the grant applications;

 conducted Listening Sessions in several cities along the Texas coast prior to

soliciting competitive applications;

‐ Galveston on September 14, 2015; 

‐ Beaumont on September 15, 2015; 

‐ Brownsville on September 28, 2015; and 

‐ Corpus Christi on September 29, 2015; 

 posted a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) from January 15, 2016 through

April 20, 2016 for the public to submit applications for grants;

 conducted grant submission workshops in several cities along the Texas coast;

‐ South Padre Island on February 18, 2016; 

‐ Corpus Christi on February 23, 2016; and 

‐ Houston on March 3, 2016; 

 reviewed applications using subject matter experts from four different state

agencies and the Office of Economic Development and Tourism at the Office of the

Governor;

 selected a draft list in consultation with staff from the Office of the Governor;

 posted the draft list beginning May 3, 2017 through June 30, 2017 for public

review and input; and

 reviewed comments received and modified the draft list to create the list of

projects included in this MIP.

2. How the applicant made the multiyear plan available for 45 days for public review and

comment, in a manner calculated to obtain broad-based participation from individuals, 

businesses, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations, such as through public meetings, 

presentations in languages other than English, and postings on the Internet. The applicant 

will need to submit documentation (e.g., a copy of public notices) to demonstrate that it 

made its multiyear plan available to the public for at least 45 days. In addition, describe 

how each activity in the multiyear plan was approved after consideration of all meaningful 

input from the public and submit documentation (e.g., a letter from the applicant's 

leadership approving submission of the multiyear plan to Treasury or a resolution approving 

the applicant's multiyear plan). 

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The public notice requesting input on the draft MIP stated that since the final list of 

activities was still being evaluated and developed, any comments on activities not 

included in the draft MIP would also be considered in developing the final MIP. Input on 

the draft MIP was received on 23 of the 26 projects on the draft list, and 2 projects which 

were submitted in response to the RFGA but not included on the draft list. Input was 

overwhelmingly positive for projects on the draft list. As a result of considering these 

input and other factors, TCEQ is adding the Town Resaca Watershed Restoration project 

(which received approximately 128 positive comments) to the MIP. 

Additionally, TCEQ is removing the Texas State Aquarium from the MIP because the work 

described in the application was completed using other funds. Each of the activities listed in 

the MIP were included after consideration of all the input received during the public 

comment period. 

A summary of the approximately 1,400 comments received: 

 generally, the commenters provided input on a single project, with very few 

mentioning more than one project; 

 the number of comments received in support of a specific project ranged from 426 

to less than 5; and 

 of the three projects that were on the draft list that did not receive public input, 

each included significant letters of support from various sources, including elected 

officials, in its application submitted in response to the RFGA. 

Several comments were received addressing specific issues on three of the projects. Two 

comments were received about the Lower San Bernard River Eco System suggesting that 

the project does not take into appropriate consideration the impact of the San Bernard 

silting on the drainage of nearby creeks. The commenters did not oppose the project and 

the issues presented can be considered and addressed during the application phase of this 

process. The issues will not affect the overall project goal. 

A comment was also received on the Village of Surfside Groin project suggesting that the 

project as presented will not be a long-term fix for the beach erosion problems and that 

efforts need to be made to address the relocation of sand deposits of the Brazos River. The 

overall level of support received and information provided in the application outweighs the 

opinion of this sole commenter. Also, several of the issues presented can be examined 

during the application phase. 

Finally, one commenter expressed their understanding that the activities associated with 

the E.K. Atwood Park Pavilion project had been completed. However, based on a review of 

the application, many activities remain to be implemented and those will be addressed as 

part of the application. 

None of these comments outweighed the strength of the project applications, as well as the 

overall positive comments received from the public and several elected officials. 

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At the Listening Sessions held to secure public input on the Priorities Document, translation 

services were offered. After considering the nature of the proposed activities and the 

locations in which they would be performed, TCEQ determined that it was not necessary to 

provide translations of the draft MIP. TCEQ continues to consider whether additional steps 

to reach Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons will be necessary in the process at later 

stages (for example, by requiring subrecipients to determine whether translations of 

written materials or translation services in public meetings concerning their projects should 

be provided). A request for a translation of the draft plan was not received during the 

public comment period. 

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Texas used a public and transparent process to develop a “Priorities Document” that has 

been used to evaluate grant applications received during the competitive Request of 

Grant Applications (RFGA) process. 

A work group consisting of representatives from several Texas state agencies, as well as 

the Office of Governor, crafted an initial draft of the “Priorities Document” based on the 

eligibility requirements provided in the RESTORE Act. The document includes narrative 

descriptions of the criteria that will be emphasized to evaluate a grant application, as 

well as a quantitative value for those areas. Commissioner Baker, as the Governor’s 

appointee to the RESTORE Council and responsible for RESTORE-related duties for 

Texas, reviewed the document and finalized a draft for posting for public comment. 

The “Priorities Document” was posted on the web site established to convey information 

on RESTORE-related activities, www.restorethetexascoast.org. In addition, Commissioner 

Baker hosted Listening Sessions in three Texas Gulf Coast cities to both inform the public 

of activities associated with Texas’ implementation of the RESTORE Act and to receive 

both verbal and written comments on the “Priorities Document.” Comments received at 

the Listening Sessions and through the web site posting were reviewed and considered in 

developing the final “Priorities Document.” The final version of the document was posted 

as a standalone document on the web site. The “Priorities Document” was included in the 

posted RFGA to provide guidance to those developing applications on the criteria to be 

used in evaluating applications to determine what activities will be considered for inclusion 

in the MIP and ultimately to receive grant funds. It was used to select the activities 

included in this MIP and will ultimately be used to select and prioritize activities from the 

MIP for funding. 

PRIORITIES FOR RESTORE FUNDED PROJECTS 

A. ECONOMIC BENEFITS 25 Points 

 Job Creation and Retention 

 Benefits Economy through Infrastructure Projects 

 Promotes Economic Resiliency 

 Beneficial Impacts to Local & Regional Economy 

 Promotes Tourism, Eco-Tourism, Recreation & Wildlife Tourism 

 Promotes Gulf Seafood Marketing 

B. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS 25 Points 

 Restores, Conserves & Preserves Habitat 

 Protects or Enhances Rare and Threatened Resources 

 Replenishes &Protects Living Coastal & Marine Resources 

 Restores & Protects Water Quality and Quantity 

 Contributes to Landscape Level Environmental Enhancement 

5. How the activities included in the multiyear plan narrative were prioritized and list the 

criteria used to establish the priorities. 

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C. COMPREHENSIVE FACTORS 20 Points 

 Complements Other Projects 

 Promotes Community Resiliency 

 Promotes Ecological Resiliency 

 Part of a Federal, State or Local Coastal Plan 

 Promotes Recreational, Historical, Cultural & Educational Uses 

D. PROJECT LOGISTICS 20 Points 

 Project Readiness & Planning 

 Likelihood of Success 

 Long-term Operation & Management 

 Success Criteria & Monitoring 

 Based on Best Available Science 

 Cost-Effectiveness 

E. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 20 Points 

 Public Support & Participation 

 Financial Partners & Funding 

DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY 

The final project application rankings are compiled and submitted to the Governor and/or 

his designee for review and final approval. The Governor or his designee may make 

changes to the project rankings upon consideration of other discretionary factors related to 

protecting, preserving, restoring, or enhancing the natural and economic resources of the 

Texas coast. 

Following a review and discussion of the public comments received in response to the 

posting of the draft MIP, Commissioner Baker, in conjunction with the Office of the 

Governor (OOG), used the Discretionary Authority described above to finalize the list of 

projects that are included in the MIP. In reviewing the input received, which was primarily 

in support of specific projects that were on the draft list, the projects were selected to 

ensure benefits to the Texas Gulf coast, as well as promote economic growth. The projects 

included in the MIP directly affect twelve of the eighteen RESTORE eligible counties. Also, 

three of the projects are conducting coastwide activities. 

The MIP also reflects a strong desire to fund projects in this initial round of Bucket One 

funding that have a strong economic component in addition to ecological restoration. There 

is a limited amount of Deepwater Horizon money that can be used to improve the economic 

stability of coastal counties: unlike other Deepwater Horizon-related funding streams—such 

as NRDA, NFWF, and even Bucket Two funds under RESTORE—Bucket One funds may be 

used for coastal economic development. Therefore, the projects selected for the MIP have a 

significant economic benefit to coastal communities, while promoting ecologically friendly 

economic growth. Many of these projects also support ecosystem restoration that build 

local workforce capacity. 

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The use of this Discretionary Authority will also provide needed flexibility when funding MIP 

projects as funds become available. Flexibility is critical in part to address and respond to: 

 ever changing situations;

 weather and other natural disasters that can alter the needs and demands of

the coastal area;

 project schedules (need to begin or availability of other funding et.al.); and

 when these RESTORE funds become available.

This MIP invests in projects that have the support of the public and elected officials. It 

demonstrates the transparent and public efforts that have been taken to ensure that 

Bucket One of the RESTORE program is implemented in accordance with the best 

interests of Texas and in full compliance with the law. 

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Date: 10/13/2017

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RESTORE Act Projects

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Galveston

ID Project

1 Texas Master Plan for Beneficial Use of 

Dredged Material

2 Salt Bayou Watershed

3 Workforce and Economic Development 

to Enhance Offshore Energy Systems

4a-4e Upper Texas Coast Tourism Marketing & 

Mobile Wayfinding App

5 East End Lagoon Phase 1-A 

6 Texas City Hurricane Protection Levee 

Repair 

7 Galveston Beneficial Dredge 

8 Bolivar Peninsula Nature Trail

9 Village of Surfside Beach Groin 

10 Quintana Beach Public Fishing Pier 

Restoration

11 Lower San Bernard Ecosystem 

Restoration 

12 Oyster Resource and Recovery Center

13 Lavaca River Abandoned Oil Well 

14a-14b Texas Reef Initiative - Sabine and Port 

O'Connor Sites

15 City of Port Lavaca Shoreline Clean up, 

Debris and Submerged Structures 

Removal and Sediment Investigations

16 Bay Shore Drive Erosion Mitigation and 

Shoreline Stabilization

17 Padre Balli and I.B. Magee Beach Parks 

Restoration and Recreational Access

18 Shamrock Island Restoration Phase II

19a-19b Removal of Unauthorized Oil and Gas 

Well Stubs and Associated Material

20 Raymondville Drain Phase 2 - Restoring 

Drainage and Flood Control

21 E.K. Atwood Park Pavilion Improvements 

22 Sea Turtle Incorporated Education 

Complex

23 Laguna Madre Area

24 Town Resaca Watershed Restoration 

25 Texas Shrimp Fishery Recovery and 

Improvement Program

26 Texas Gulf Shrimp Consumption, 

Tourism and Marketing Proposal