COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS:
Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Texas' 15th Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2025 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.
TRANSPARENCY:
All requests submitted by Rep. De La Cruz to the House Appropriations Committee are posted below. In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. De La Cruz has certified that she and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.
PROJECTS REQUESTED:
- Project Name: Main Drain Project
Amount of Request: $7,000,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: Hidalgo County, 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite G, Edinburg, TX 78539
Explanation of Request: The West Main Drain Expansion Project will provide regional drainage capacity to the cities of Mission, McAllen, and Edinburg as well as unincorporated Hidalgo County.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
- Project Name: Jr. High Community Gym Renovation
Amount of Request: $510,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: George West ISD, 913 Houston St., George West, TX 78022
Explanation of Request: This community gym renovation project is needed as this facility serves as a community hub for many events.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: City of Three Rivers Elevated and Ground Storage Tanks Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $1,295,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Three Rivers. P.O. Box 398, Three Rivers, TX 78071
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the water storage tanks are an integral part of the public water system and provide storage for potable water as well as emergency sources for fire protection.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Kingsbury Rainwater Collection Project
Amount of Request: $210,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: Kingsbury City Commission, P.O. Box 99, Kingsbury, TX 78638
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the community has had previous hardship with supply of both drinking water and water for livestock. The collection of rainwater will help address both of these water-scarcity issues and provide security to the community.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Seguin Activity Center
Amount of Request: $2,300,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Seguin, 205 North River Street, Seguin, Texas 78155
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this activity center is a critical community resource the City is currently unable to provide. Additionally, the city already owns the building and the renovations are “shovel ready” awaiting funding.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Water System Improvements
Amount of Request: $1,250,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Runge, Texas, P.O. Box 206, Runge, TX 78151
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the City is in desperate need of drilling a new water well. There are three existing older wells that do not have the ability to be rehabilitated anymore. Providing potable drinking water to the Citizens of Runge and to the School District is a top priority to ensure safe drinking water for all.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Ben Bolt Community Resiliency and Preparedness Center Project
Amount of Request: $1,764,029
Intended Recipient and Full Address: Jim Wells County, P.O. Box 1146, Premont, TX 78375
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will be used to provide services to senior citizens, veterans, law enforcement and many other members of the community. This will provide significant needed capability to the community.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Upgrades to various sports fields and creation of tournament level little league football fields
Amount of Request: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Alice, Texas, 500 East Main Street, Alice, Texas 78332
Explanation of Request: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the upgraded fields will benefit residents whose children participate in sports. Additionally, it would enable the city to host state level tournaments, enhance the economy, and provide a critical community area to local citizens.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Proposed Generator Improvements Project
Amount of Request: $720,528
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of George West, 406 Nueces St, George West, TX 78022
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would provide backup power to the City’s main water supply and wastewater treatment plant for emergency purposes to ensure the city can sustain serving the water demand to their customers, in addition to, sustain treating wastewater collected during a power loss event.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
- Project Name: Floresville Public Safety Building
Amount of Request: $3,592,421
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Floresville, Texas, 1120 D Street, Floresville, TX, 78114
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the current police headquarters in Floresville is outdated and no longer capable of effectively supporting the city’s growing population and its police force.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
- Project Name: City of Kenedy Fire Station
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Kenedy, Texas, 303 W. Main Street, Kenedy, TX, 78119
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because a new fire station for the City of Kenedy will allow the city to be in a better position to accommodate all of their firefighting needs and be the major hub to better protect the community and surrounding towns. It will allow the City to support a 24-hour firefighting staff, training facilities and adequate storage.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
- Project Name: Alamo Public Safety Building/Court
Amount of Request: $3,500,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Alamo, Texas, 420 N Tower Rd, Alamo, TX, 78516
Explanation of Request: This project would construct a new Public Safety Building/Court, along with the inclusion of a detention center, which will enhance public safety measures and provide a secure environment for residents and provide opportunities to collaborate with neighboring cities.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Torres Acres Paving & Drainage Improvements Project
Amount of Request: $960,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of McAllen, 1300 W Houston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
Explanation of Request: The Torres Acres Paving and Drainage Project will reduce the risk of flooding for an 8-acre residential community by providing paving and drainage infrastructure to effectively intercept and convey stormwater runoff.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: Harvey Avenue Storm water Pump Station Improvements Project
Amount of Request: $740,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of McAllen, 1300 W Houston Ave, McAllen, TX 78505
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it is focused on reducing the risk of flooding for nearly 400-acres of densely urbanized area by providing a reliable and efficient infrastructure to pump excess flows out of an adjacent regional storm water pond.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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Project Name: National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) Certified Lab Project
Amount of Request: $3,600,000
Intended Recipient and Full Address: City of Edinburg, 415 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541
Explanation of Request: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the public relies on the City of Edinburg’s water infrastructure to meet everyday life needs. The proposed National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) Certified Lab Project aims to transform the City’s ability to continue providing essential water services to the community.
Click here for a signed letter certifying that Rep. De La Cruz has no financial interest in the project.
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