GLO posts amendment to Regional Housing Guidelines for Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program for public comment period
Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the first amendment to the six Regional Housing Guidelines for the Homeowner Assistance Program for a federally mandated 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how public service funds will be utilized and clarifies requirements to give flexibility for applicants to prove ownership in cases where currently required documentation is not available.To review the amendment to the Regional Housing Guidelines, please visit recovery.texas.gov/public-notices. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces launch of Homeowner Reimbursement Program
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the application for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HRP) is now available in all eligible Hurricane Harvey affected counties. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $100 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Read More
The Alamo to host a lecture with historians from Mexico and the U.S. on the convergence of cultures in the Texas Revolution
As the Alamo commemorates the 183rd anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, we are excited to invite you to Historians Speak: Convergence of Cultures in the Texas Revolution. This special lecture will examine how the experiences and history of the people of Texas, Mexico and the United States converge to create a deeper understanding of the Texas Revolution. This establishes a historical context for the events and historical figures associated with the conflict, including context for; Anglo colonization, the politics of Mexico, and the Battle of the Alamo. Read More
The Alamo to host live music festival on March 3
As the Alamo commemorates the 183rd anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, we are excited to invite you to our sixth annual Crockett Fiddle Fest.Visitors will be treated to a full day of western swing, bluegrass and old-time country music in the beautiful Alamo Gardens. The bands that will be performing include Roadside Libby, Celtaire String Band, Mario Flores and the Soda Creek Band, Bret Mullins Band, Big Cedar Fever and more. This event is free to the public and the media is encouraged to attend. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Homeowner Reimbursement Program office locations in advance of application release
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the locations of Homeowner Reimbursement Program regional offices in advance of the application release. The application will be released Feb. 28, at 8:00 a.m. CST, available online and in person at the regional offices."Hurricane Harvey damaged thousands of homes and devastated the livelihoods of countless Texans," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
The Alamo honors the Gonzales 32 on March 1
As the Alamo commemorates the 183rd anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, we are excited to invite you to The Immortal 32 Arrive! This special event honors the 32 men from Gonzales who answered William Barret Travis’ pleas for reinforcements on March 1, 1836. These heroic men would join the woefully undermanned Texas garrison and ultimately sacrifice their lives only days later in the Battle of the Alamo. For image and video, see our Commemoration media kit at thealamo.org/alamo19media. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds HUD's approval of Amendment 2 to GLO's State Action Plan
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the second amendment to the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) $5.024 billion state Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey. The amendment details an additional allocation of $652 million to benefit unmet housing recovery needs."Hurricane Harvey devastated the homes and disrupted the lives of thousands along the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
The Alamo to host 13 days of special events for Commemoration, Feb. 23 – March 6
The Alamo will host Commemoration, 13-days of special events and programming that honor the defenders who gave their lives in the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. From February 23 through March 6, there will be over 30 events, many of them free to the public. Read More
Texas General Land Office selects projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the selection of nineteen projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 24, awarding approximately $1.74 million in federal funds to improve the management of the state's coastal resources and ensure the long-term ecological and economic productivity of the coast. Applications considered for funding include studies and projects intended to address habitat restoration, coastal erosion, mitigate the effect of coastal erosion, or maintain or enhance beach stability or width. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush encourages homeowners to begin gathering documents for Homeowner Reimbursement Program
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Homeowner Reimbursement Program will be beginning the application process Feb. 28, 2019. Read More