Rep. Cuellar Secures $7.5 Million Authorization for Jim Hogg County Water Infrastructure

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured a $7.5 million authorization for the Corps of Engineers to support water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Jim Hogg County. The authorization was included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA 2026), which passed in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday, July 14. The authorization could support replacing pipes throughout our local water system, helping improve reliability, reduce water loss and ensure residents have access to safe, dependable drinking water. “Investing in Jim Hogg County’s future means ensuring our local water system is prepared for long-term growth,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This authorization will allow us to make critical improvements to our community’s water infrastructure. I’ll keep working to move this authorization through final passage and secure the funding to get the job done.” WRDA 2026 also includes several other TX-28 priorities, including expanded eligibility for Rio Grande Basin watershed and water quality programs, increased shoreline erosion protection opportunities for Rio Grande border counties and a higher authorization ceiling for the Corps’ Lakes Program. ###