Lawsuit by four Texas renters says State of Texas, HUD discriminate on race in Hurricane Harvey aid
Four South Texas renters filed a civil rights lawsuit last week in federal court alleging HUD and the State ofContinue Reading
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Texas Housers calls on state to amend Harvey recovery action plan to be more equitable and inclusive
The state must commit to an equitable, inclusive plan that will make new and repaired housing affordable to Texans withContinue Reading
To achieve an equitable recovery, we propose a fairer way to determine needs of Hurricane Harvey survivors
When the methods used to determine needs of hurricane survivors favor higher income people and communities, the process of recoveryContinue Reading
Houston coalition for equitable recovery advocates more resources for low-income survivors in comments to Texas officials
A Houston-based coalition advocating an equitable recovery for vulnerable survivors of Hurricane Harvey is calling on the State of TexasContinue Reading
FEMA contract keeps Texas from sharing its own data publicly about state-funded disaster recovery programs
Texans are in the dark about the State’s progress in administering short-term housing programs and whether the State is meetingContinue Reading
Citizen participation plan crucial to giving Hurricane Harvey survivors a voice in recovery
“Nothing about us without us.” It’s a common phrase that has been used by political movements in history — notablyContinue Reading
How the state should evaluate the needs of survivors after a disaster
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
The State of Texas must pay special attention to civil rights when it carries out disaster recovery plans
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
Will the Commission to Rebuild Texas follow through on its charge to help the state recover quickly and equitably?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The TexasContinue Reading
Does the Texas action plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery promote equity and inclusion for survivors?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
VIDEO: Will state officials incorporate lessons from previous hurricanes in their plans for Harvey recovery?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
Is the state’s rapid home repair program an effective use of federal disaster recovery funds?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
Déjà vu: Rebuilding public and subsidized housing damaged by the hurricane will have to wait
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
Will Harvey-impacted renters with low incomes be left out of the state’s recovery plans?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
Is the State of Texas justly assessing infrastructure rebuilding needs after Hurricane Harvey?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released on Jan. 18. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading
How did the state come to prioritize some Harvey-affected areas over others?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released last Thursday. The Texas General LandContinue Reading
What’s a state action plan for disaster recovery and why does it matter?
The state’s draft action plan for spending $57.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds was released last Thursday. The Texas GeneralContinue Reading