Fiscal Year 2026
Proposed Recipient: Jarvis Christian University
Address of Recipient: 7631 HWY 80E, Hawkins, Texas, 75765
Amount: $18,000,000
Summary: Crucial construction projects are necessary for the operability of Jarvis Christian University, including updating an existing building to serve students and surrounding county residents as a state-of-the-art center to train the cybersecurity workforce. Funding would also be used to upgrade the campus’s outdated chiller-based HVAC system to a modern, reliable, and energy-efficient system.
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Proposed Recipient: Town of Sunnyvale - Expansion of Collins Road
Address of Recipient: 127 North Collins Road, Sunnyvale, Texas 75182
Amount: $9,760,500
Summary: This project would reconstruct Collins Road from its two-lane asphalt section into a four-lane divided concrete thoroughfare from E. Tripp Road to Town East Blvd. This would include the construction of sidewalks, improvements to existing drainage and utility infrastructure, and additional enhancements for pedestrian safety. Collins Road is a vital transportation corridor sustaining the local and regional economy. It is a principal route for commuters, providing access to US Highway 80 and I-30, and would create long-term development opportunities and quality-of-life enhancements. Congressman Gooden awarded $6.5 million to the Collins Road project through Congressional Appropriations in FY24.
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Proposed Recipient: Wood County Special Education Co-op
Address of Recipient: 1695 W State Loop 564, Mineola, Texas 75773
Amount: $3,500,000
Summary: This project would allow the Wood County Special Education Co-Op to move from its current modular and undersized building to a new facility. Acquiring a new building would allow for classroom and storage expansion and increase school safety for staff members and special education students. The funds requested would cover the purchase of the new building from Methodist Ministries Center in Mineola, Texas.
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Proposed Recipient: City of Kaufman Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Address of Recipient: 209 S. Washington St., Kaufman, TX, 75142
Amount: $6,400,000
Summary: This project would upgrade aging infrastructure and equipment at the Kaufman Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure all treatment systems can function efficiently. As Kaufman County continues to experience historic growth, modernizing its wastewater treatment capabilities is essential to meet the increasing demand while protecting water quality and public health.
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