Harris County Flood Control District

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Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston.[1]

After destructive floods in 1929 and 1935 occurred, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues. The 45th Texas Legislature established the flood district on April 23, 1937; the Harris County Commissioners Court was designated as the district's governing body.[2]

File:Flood on Franklin Avenue.jpg
Flood on Franklin Avenue, 1935, which was a catalyst for the formation of the HCFCD

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  1. "Contact Info." Harris County Flood Control District. Retrieved on March 7, 2010.
  2. "History of the District." Harris County Flood Control District. Retrieved on March 7, 2010.