Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup Saturday, April 23rd
Volunteers are signing up now for the nation's biggest coastal cleanup on Saturday, April 23rd.The 2016 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup takes place at 31 sites coast-wide. Volunteers can sign up online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or show up on-site Saturday morning to take part in a fun-filled day at the beach that makes a difference."Sign up now to join forces with thousands of other Texans who care about the coast," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. “Marine debris kills wildlife and hurts tourism, but it's a problem we can fix. Read More
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Tyler on March 19th
A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016.Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Board will be on hand to provide information on state programs including land, housing and home improvement loans as well as Texas state veterans' cemeteries and nursing homes for veterans. As an intergovernmental partnership event between the Texas VLB, the U.S. Read More
Commissioner Bush Maps Texas Energy & History
Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush unveiled the Energy Map of Texas, which highlights the 500-year history of energy production across the state. Commissioner Bush’s map includes locations of significant wells, pipelines, and wind farms and traces the history of energy development across the Lone Star State. Read More
The Alamo presents: Ride for Texas Independence
UPDATE: Live streaming video and photo opportunity with reenactors before the event!The Ride for Texas Independence ceremony on Wednesday will be available for live streaming at http://www.thealamo.org/. The reenactors playing Alamo Commander William B. Travis and Courier Albert Martin will be available in period dress from 9:00-9:45 a.m. in front of the Alamo for promotional photos.--On Feb. 24, 1836, Alamo commander William B. Travis wrote the now famous "Victory or Death" letter. Read More
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Houston on Feb. 20th
A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016.Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Board will be on hand to provide information on state programs including land, housing and home improvement loans as well as Texas state veterans' cemeteries and nursing homes for veterans. As an intergovernmental partnership event between the Texas VLB, the U.S. Read More
Announcing the Battle of the Alamo 180th Anniversary Events
Remember the Alamo with thirteen days of interactive living history programming and special events to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Check out the Alamo's website at www.thealamo.org for daily schedules of events.Daily eventsDaily at 10 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., reenactors will read a daily overview of events including letters and historic speeches from those who were there in 1836. These readings will take place in front of the Alamo Church. Additionally, Living History demonstrations will take place on the grounds from 10:00 a.m. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush to visit with Veteran Employees at Ultra Electronics-Advanced Tactical Systems in Austin
Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will tour the facilities of Ultra Electronics-Advanced Tactical Systems before sitting down to meet with veteran employees to make sure they’re aware of the benefits available to them through the Veterans Land Board.WHO: Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush to speak at Texas Veterans Commission’s 18th annual Veterans Summit
Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush will speak during the opening session of the 18th annual TVC Veterans Summit. Commissioner Bush will speak about GLO veteran initiatives over the last year as well as plans to make 2016 the 'Year of the Veteran'. WHO: Texas Land Commissioner George P. BushWHAT: Texas Veterans Commission Veterans SummitWHEN: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group
Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the framework for a new Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group. This regional advisory group of 15 members will consist of local government, business and industry leaders serving two-year terms. "As Texans, the coast represents a significant component of our shared heritage," said Commissioner Bush. "Its beaches, marshes and islands are a beacon of all that Texas stands for and making sure we build, maintain and protect our coast is one of my top priorities as Commissioner of the General Land Office. Read More
Texas State Genealogical Society Donates $5,000 to Save Texas History
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is proud to announce the donation of $5,000 from the Texas State Genealogical Society to the Save Texas History Program. The funds will be used for the continued conservation of important Republic of Texas records in the Texas General Land Office Archives. Read More