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Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Transportation, Housing Bill to Support Texas Projects and Housing for Veterans, Foster Youth

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Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales has successfully advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) package through the House Appropriations Committee. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee THUD Subcommittee, Gonzales crafted and secured several provisions in the package to support Texas' transportation, affordable housing, and infrastructure priorities.

The proposed bill includes funding for various community projects in Texas, totaling over $7.5 million, and prioritizes the needs of veterans and foster youth. Gonzales emphasized the importance of these initiatives, stating, "I'm proud to serve on the Congressional Subcommittee that funds our transportation and housing initiatives across the nation... This year's THUD funding bill returns billions of dollars to Texas to support community projects in my district."

Gonzales also secured a commitment from HUD Secretary Scott Turner to visit Texas' 23rd Congressional District and included a provision directing HUD to provide technical assistance to colonias along the U.S.-Mexico border. He supported fully funding the Community Development Block Grant program, which supports housing rehabilitation, water and sewer infrastructure, street improvements, and economic development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rep. Tony Gonzales advanced the FY26 THUD package through the House Appropriations Committee, securing provisions for Texas' transportation, affordable housing, and infrastructure priorities.
  • The proposed bill includes over $7.5 million in funding for community projects in Texas, such as the UTSA Veterans Center, Hudspeth County Community Center, and Pecos Housing Project.
  • Gonzales prioritized the needs of veterans and foster youth, including the "The First Lady Melania Trump Youth Foster to Independence Initiative" to fund housing for youth aging out of the foster care system.
  • Gonzales secured a commitment from HUD Secretary Scott Turner to visit Texas' 23rd Congressional District and included a provision directing HUD to provide technical assistance to colonias along the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • The bill fully funds the Community Development Block Grant program at last year's levels, supporting housing rehabilitation, water and sewer infrastructure, street improvements, and economic development.

Statistics:

  • Over $7.5 million in funding for community projects in Texas.
  • $2,307 billion increase in funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Over $10 billion for the FAA to fully fund air traffic control operations and hire 2,500 air traffic controllers.
  • $5 billion for FAA facilities and equipment, $2 billion above the FY25 levels.
  • 823 miles spanned by the 23rd Congressional District represented by Rep. Tony Gonzales.

Sources:

  • https://gonzales.house.gov/2025/7/rep-tony-gonzales-advances-transportation-housing-bill-to-fund-texas-projects-support-housing-for-veterans-foster-youth

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