Welcome to Gulf Coast Protection District

The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) was created in 2021 by the 87th regular Texas Legislature to become the non-federal sponsor of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management (S2G) and Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility (Coastal Texas) studies, known together as the Coastal Barrier. The GCPD contains approximately 5,220 square miles of land covering Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson and Orange counties. Upon completion of construction, the GCPD will operate and maintain these improvements in conjunction with local jurisdictions.

Our Mission: To protect Texas Gulf Coast communities, the environment, and economic activity from storm surge.

What's New in GCPD!

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May 12, 2022

JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING SAN JACINTO REGIONAL FLOOD PLANNING GROUP OPEN HOUSES!

The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group is offering three opportunities for public open houses, with virtual and in-person options

Apr 29, 2022

Orange County Project

On Friday April 29th a significant milestone was reached in the effort to better protect our coastline from devastating weather events.

Apr 21, 2022

Orange County Project

The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) is excited to be partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as the non-Federal sponsor on The Orange County Project.

Apr 19, 2022

CBS News: The $29 billion plan to save Texas' coast from rising tides: Massive flood gates and miles of sand dunes

The plan would be the largest infrastructure project in the nation and take up to 20 years to complete.

Mar 23, 2022

GCPD - Site Tour with Coastal Engineering Review Board

It was a beautiful day for a visit in Galveston with the Coastal Engineering Review Board touring some of the proposed Coastal Texas project sites.

Feb 18, 2022

Coastal Texas Study: Ecosystem Restoration

The Threat: Barrier islands on the Texas coast provide the first line of defense against hurricanes for coastal communities. These systems absorb storm energy and reduce the effects of wind, waves, and surge.

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