GLO and UT partner on remaining housing needs assessment survey for survivors of Hurricane Harvey
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is announcing that the General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with researchers at the University of Texas at Austin's (UT) Bureau of Business Research, part of the IC2 Institute, to conduct a survey seeking feedback from homeowners and renters to assess the status of the remaining needs resulting from Hurricane Harvey.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush: Let's work together to help Texans prepare for hurricane season
Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush sent a letter to and held a conference call with elected officials in Texas' communities with information to help constituents be prepared for the 2018 Hurricane Season. He informed local leaders of the work the General Land Office (GLO) is doing to help communities prepare and recover more quickly should a disaster strike. He also provided links to valuable disaster preparedness resources."Experts anticipate an above-average season with 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes, three of which are expected to be major," said Commissioner Bush.
Read MoreCmr. Bush: GLO sends action plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery funds to HUD for final approval
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the State Action Plan has been sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for final approval. The plan details the distribution and eligible uses of $2.7 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) to assist Texas communities with long-term recovery following Hurricane Harvey. Future amendments to the action plan will outline the eligible uses of $2.3 billion by the City of Houston and Harris County.
Read MoreGLO releases multiple action plan amendments for disaster relief funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the first amendment to the $57.8 million action plan for Hurricane Harvey and the second amendment to the action plan for the 2016 flooding events have both been posted for public comment. The amendments make substantive changes and additions for how Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) recovery funds from the U.S.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces HUD approval of State Action Plan for $57.8 million in CDBG-DR funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the state's action plan for the allocation of $57.8 million, provided through HUD's Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, to help Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey.
Read MoreTexas GLO extends public comment period for State Action Plan outlining allocations for $5.024 billion in housing recovery disaster funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the comment period for the State Action Plan has been extended to May 1, 2018. The plan details the distribution and eligible uses of $5.024 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) including U.S.
Read MoreTexas GLO releases State Action Plan outlining allocations for $5.024 billion in housing recovery disaster funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of the State Action Plan detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $5.024 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) to assist Texas communities with long-term recovery following Hurricane Harvey. The action plan provides for the distribution of recovery funds based on the U.S.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush commends FHA for expanding foreclosure relief for survivors of Hurricane Harvey, other 2017 disasters
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement commending U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson for expanding mortgage relief to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured homeowners who were affected by the 2017 floods, wildfires, and hurricanes:"I would like to thank Secretary Carson for his leadership and partnership in the effort to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey and disaster across the U.S.
Read MoreCommissioner George P. Bush Statement on Disaster Relief Bill Passage
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement praising President Donald J. Trump and Congress for the passage and signing of close to $90 billion in disaster relief funding today:"Texas' recovery from Hurricane Harvey continues, and today's passage of disaster funding in Congress will help the state rebuild from this storm and mitigate and prepare for the next one."Harvey was an unprecedented storm for Texas, but our fighting spirit is as strong as ever.
Read MoreGLO announces publication of HUD guidance for Harvey long-term disaster recovery funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued its guidance for the administration of the recent award of $5.024 billion to the state of Texas to help with the long-term recovery following Hurricane Harvey.
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