Gulf Coast Protection District

Gulf Coast Protection District history. By reducing the impact of storm surge, we are protecting our nation’s people, environment, and economy.

Charged with safeguarding approximately 5,220 square miles along the upper Texas coast, the Gulf Coast Protection District is part of the largest coastal protection project in U.S.

06/10/2026

Port Houston Commissioner Michel Bechtel says will work because it's based on similar systems already working around the world. Listen to his full interview: https://gcpdtexas.com/newsroom/videos/

👀 Did you see us at the Houston Maritime Center & Museum Family Day event this weekend? Our video "Why the Coastal Texas...
06/09/2026

👀 Did you see us at the Houston Maritime Center & Museum Family Day event this weekend? Our video "Why the Coastal Texas Project Matters NOW" was playing on a loop in the museum. Don't worry. If you missed it, you can watch it here: https://gcpdtexas.com/newsroom/videos/

🌟GCPD has been recognized in the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards, an international program administered by the AMCP (Associa...
06/08/2026

🌟GCPD has been recognized in the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards, an international program administered by the AMCP (Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals) that draws thousands of entries each year. GCPD's new brand earned Honorable Mention recognition in two categories: Brand Identity System and Logo Design.

Thank you to our creative services vendor Hollaway Environmental + Communication Services, Inc. for their work on this project.

06/04/2026

Our partners at the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and the Greater Houston Partnership brought together leaders from more than 40 organizations for a Joint Committee Field Briefing at Port Houston this week. GCPD was there to hear from the experts and see Port operations firsthand. ⚓🚢

Big things are happening on the Texas Gulf Coast! We appreciate being included in this important budget discussion with ...
06/02/2026

Big things are happening on the Texas Gulf Coast! We appreciate being included in this important budget discussion with our federal leaders, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, and Donald J. Trump’s Administration.

Port Houston CEO Charlie Jenkins: “In addition to permitting matters, the main topics in these meetings included the nee...
06/02/2026

Port Houston CEO Charlie Jenkins: “In addition to permitting matters, the main topics in these meetings included the need for continued investment in the Houston Ship Channel and other waterways as well as roads, the Coastal Texas Project, the importance of Texas energy exports to the world and the American economy, and the need for investment in modernizing vessel traffic service to ensure safe navigation." AP News: https://apnews.com/press-release/business-wire/may-2026-meeting-port-houston-highlights-houston-ship-channel-growth-and-infrastructure-investments-0ca18a71197f411e904909740d05a194

The June 1 groundbreaking of the $1 Billion Davie Defense project in Galveston, Texas marked an important step forward f...
06/02/2026

The June 1 groundbreaking of the $1 Billion Davie Defense project in Galveston, Texas marked an important step forward for coastal protection—the undeniable and clear recognition of the Houston–Galveston region’s national importance.
👉 Read More: https://gcpdtexas.com/newsroom/

🪏Groundbreaking in Galveston!We're excited to see Office of the Governor Greg Abbott break ground on the $1 billion Davi...
06/01/2026

🪏Groundbreaking in Galveston!
We're excited to see Office of the Governor Greg Abbott break ground on the $1 billion Davie Defense Shipyard modernization project in City of Galveston, Texas - Government. A strong industrial base and a resilient coast go hand in hand. Investments like this not only fuel economic growth, but underscore the national importance of this region and why it should be protected from storm surge.

PORT OF GALVESTON
Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce

06/01/2026

As hurricane season begins, GCPD continues its work to promote coastal protection and resilience solutions that reduce storm risk, protect economic engines, and support faster recovery for Gulf Coast communities. Stronger protections today mean a more resilient coast tomorrow. https://gcpdtexas.com/

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