Press Releases

Cmr. George P. Bush: Texas GLO hits 2,000 homes and counting

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completely rebuilt more than 2,000 homes for Texas families through the Homeowner Assistance Program. This achievement marks an important milestone in a program that is anticipated to rebuild more than 6,000 homes using more than $1.3 billion in available Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), plus an additional $500 million in Community Development Block Grants for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT), funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES MAIL DROP PROGRAM AT TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOMES

Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the revamp of “Mail Drop,” a program geared towards creating community engagement with Veterans who reside in our Texas State Veterans Homes run by the Veterans Land Board. The program seeks to generate awareness within our community and encourages them to interact in a socially distant manner with the men and women who admirably served our great nation.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: SABINE TO GALVESTON STUDY SIGNING AGREEMENT CEREMONY

On Monday, September 28, Orange County will host a signing agreement ceremony with the Texas General Land Office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and local elected officials.The event will begin at 2:00 PM with remarks from Congressman Brian Babin, Judge John Gothia, Galveston's District commander Col. Timothy Vail, and Deputy Land Commissioner Mark Havens. The media will then be provided an opportunity to ask questions.

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VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY AT ABILENE

Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P.

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NEXT GEN WARRIOR PARTNERS WITH HIRING OUR HEROES

Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that Next Gen Warrior, a show formed to promote the personal and professional growth of Veterans is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) initiative to produce a three-part podcast series addressing critical issues in the military and Veterans community.

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VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P.

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Commissioner George P. Bush announces Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study Survey and Virtual Summit

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is currently conducting an Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study covering the nine counties of Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Goliad, Jim Wells, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, and Victoria. The study is designed to assess how to make the region's economy more robust and able to withstand a variety of shocks and stresses, such as hurricanes or other disasters. The study examines areas including workforce, infrastructure, education, and housing.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Orange County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,042,406 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 17 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Orange County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.

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Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.5 million for drainage improvements in City of Portland

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,540,072 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Portland to conduct drainage infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $194,936 to install generator in City of Sealy

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $194,936 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Sealy to install a generator at the Silliman Water Pump Station. This improvement will facilitate the proper functioning of critical water system components to reduce the risk of electrical loss in emergency situations and ensure the distribution of potable water during periods of power outages."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.