Commissioner George P. Bush announces completion of Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has released the Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study Action Plan. The 15-month study examined vital economic sectors including workforce, infrastructure, education and housing in the nine counties of Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Goliad, Jim Wells, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio and Victoria.
Read MoreGALVESTON TO BEGIN NOURISHMENT PROJECT AT BABE'S BEACH
This summer, Galveston Island’s Babe’s Beach, west of 61st Street, is getting a new round of fresh sand. The Galveston Park Board of Trustees, the City of Galveston, the Texas General Land Office (GLO), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are partnering on Babe’s Beach in an ongoing effort to maintain and protect Galveston’s beaches--at no additional cost to residents. The replenishment of Babe’s Beach, which begins west of 61st Street, is scheduled to start this summer.
Read MoreGLO posts Regional Needs Assessments for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs for Public Comment
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the Regional Needs Assessments for the Homeowner Assistance Program and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) for a federally mandated 15-day public comment period.
Read MoreTexas GLO Posts Amendment 1 to 2019 Disasters State Action Plan for Public Comment
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 1 to the $212.74 million State Action Plan for 2019 Disasters for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how $14,769,000 in additional funds, awarded by the U.S.
Read MoreBush Requests Direct Funding Allocation to Harris County for Mitigation
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced his request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts. “I have heard the overwhelming concerns of Harris County regarding the mitigation funding competition,” said Commissioner Bush. “The federal government’s red tape requirements and complex regulations are a hallmark of President Biden’s administration.
Read MoreNearly $15.6 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in in Brazoria County
Funds to improve wastewater and drainage infrastructure approved for the cities of Brazoria, Freeport and Oyster Creek
Read More$13.4 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Gonzales County
Funds to improve drainage and sewer infrastructure, emergency communication approved for Gonzales County, Cities of Gonzales and Nixon
Read More$43 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Karnes County
Funds to improve water infrastructure approved for the city of Kenedy
Read More$6.6 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Newton County
Funds to improve water infrastructure approved for the city of Newton
Read More$6.6 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Walker County
Funds to improve sewer and drainage infrastructure approved for the city of New Waverly
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