Cmr. Bush announces 23rd annual Treasures of the Texas Coast children's art contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the 23rd Annual Adopt-A-Beach "Treasures of the Texas Coast" Children's Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Friday, March 1st, 2019. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and should depict why the Texas coast is important or special to Texas students. “The Texas coast is critical to our environment and ecosystem,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Temporary Housing Unit sales program for eligible Hurricane Harvey survivors
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a Temporary Housing Units (THU) Sales to Occupants program for Hurricane Harvey survivors still residing in federally funded manufactured housing units and travel trailers. Commissioner Bush sent an official request on Oct. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush Announces Extension of Temporary Housing Program for Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a six-month extension for Hurricane Harvey survivors still residing in federally funded manufactured housing units and travel trailers. The deadline was extended from Feb. 25, 2019, to Aug. 25, 2019. Commissioner Bush sent an official request on Oct. Read More
Give A Gift that Saves Texas History
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to give the gift of Texas history from the Texas General Land Office Archives. Historic map reproductions from the GLO are the perfect gift for friends and family that are proud of their Texas heritage and want to support the conservation of Texas history for future generations. With more than 45,000 maps to choose from, there is a map perfect for any person who takes pride in our great state. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush Announces Winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh grade winners of the 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. The essay contest encourages students to answer the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?” “As a former history teacher, I am proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 annual Save Texas History Essay Contest: fourth grader, Laila Prest and seventh grader Cooper Caswell,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces regional Homeowner Assistance Program office locations in advance of application release dates
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the locations of regional Homeowner Assistance Program offices in advance of the application release dates. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $1.098 billion of $2.7 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for rehabilitation and reconstruction of thousands of owner-occupied single-family homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Amendment 2 to State Action Plan is posted for public comment
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the second amendment to the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) $5.024 billion state Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey has been posted for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details an additional allocation of $652 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to benefit unmet housing recovery needs."Hurricane Harvey devastated the homes and lives of thousands along the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery
November 19th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private Frist Class Ronald Barker, a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Private First Class Barker served in the Marine Corps from January 11th, 1954, to January 11th, 1957.Rio Grande Valley Cemetery staff has coordinated with the cemetery's Honor Guard to ensure that Private First Class Barker will receive full military honors. Read More
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home to salute World War II veteran Doyle Taylor on 100th birthday
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced the city of Bonham will designate Friday, November 16, 2018, as Doyle Taylor Day in honor of the Navy veteran’s 100th birthday. The proclamation will be read Friday morning at a private reception at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home. Taylor, a resident at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, will celebrate his 100th birthday with his sister, two grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren during the reception, which begins at 11 a.m. at the Veterans home located at 1300 Seven Oaks Road, Bonham, Texas. Read More
Cmr. Bush on sunset committee vote to adopt School Land Board staff report
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the Sunset Committee voted to adopt the School Land Board staff report. Recommendations 4 and 5 were withdrawn.“I am pleased that the Texas Legislature has taken note of the School Land Board’s impressive performance and financial gains,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Our young Texans are the future of this great state. The Board remains committed to working with the SBOE to ensure we continue to act in the best interest of Texas public schools. Read More