We support the immediate study, implementation, and construction of projects that will: a. Address river, bayou, reservoir, and other flood threats to public and private property. b. Seek the input of those most likely to be affected by a casualty to public and private property, to include infrastructure and facilities that affect national security. c. Address the risk of storm or tidal surge that affects the critical industries along the Gulf Coast. d. Create an early warning system that will immediately alert residents to an impending flood, wind, or casualty weather event. e. Establish regional Flood Control Districts where necessary for counties to resolve joint flooding issues. f. Provide funds to complete these projects from federal, state, and local funds, to include specifically targeted taxes for the purpose and never for any other purpose. We strongly urge that the Republican Party of Texas make this a legislative priority. Governments at all levels must work together to avoid the historical bent to push projects, safety, and implementation into the future. Projects must be of most urgent priority now in order to avoid further trauma; loss of life; loss of personal, government, and business wealth; and diminution of the tax base.