Harris County voters came to the rescue on Election Day on Tuesday by passing Harris County Flood Control District Proposition A, a 58% increase to the HCFCD tax rate. Petersen says the extra tax revenue will generate $100 million every year to pay for flood control maintenance and operations.

Voters in Harris County approved Proposition A, which will grant $100 million in a year-in, year out investment toward maintenance of channels.

Harris County voters narrowly approved a tax increase for flood control maintenance, with a 51% to 49% margin, raising the average homeowner's annual payment by about $60.

If the proposed tax rate increase is approved, the average Harris County homeowner with a $379,030 home and a homestead exemption would see a $60 increase per year in annual taxes, according to the county.