2021
Texas GLO successfully completes reimbursement program, hits 2,500 homes rebuilt
January 22, 2021(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN – Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced major milestones in the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Homeowner Assistance Program and Homeowner Reimbursement Program. The GLO has now helped nearly 5,500 Texas homeowners recover from Hurricane Harvey. The two disaster r...more
TX VLB INITIATES OPERATION SHARE THE LOVE
January 20, 2021(AUSTIN)—Today, the Texas Veterans Land Board announced a statewide campaign to bring Valentine’s Day love to the nearly 1,000 Veterans residing in state-ran nursing homes. The mission is to bring awareness from Texans that although the Veterans have had to isolate for nearly a year due to COVID-1...more
TX VLB’s Virtual Assistant “Maverick” Hits Milestone
January 14, 2021(AUSTIN)—Today, the Texas Veterans Land Board announced its virtual assistant has helped over 1,000 Texas Veterans with requests for assistance since its inception. Maverick, a virtual assistant powered by IBM’s Watson, was launched by the VLB in July 2020 and serves as an online...more
2020
TX GLO ANNOUNCES 2021 “TREASURES OF THE TEXAS COAST” CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST
December 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the 2021 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest” is open for entries. All Texas students (public, private, and home-schooled) in grades K-6 are encouraged to participate. Artwork should be ba...more
TX GLO ANNOUNCES NEW ADOPT-A-BEACH LICENSE PLATE DESIGN
December 15, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, the Texas General Land Office announced a newly-designed Adopt-A-Beach specialty license plate. The new plates are available to purchase for a total of $30, with $22 of that will be contributed to the Adopt-A-Beach program’s all-volunteer effort ...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2020 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
December 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh-grade winners of the 2020 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. The essay contest encourages st...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Releases 2020 Texas Energy Map
December 08, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Dec. 8, 2020, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released a newly updated, interactive Texas Energy Map. Commissioner Bush dedicated 2020 as the year of energy with the goal of bringing the topic to the forefront of the state’s discussions. T...more
GLO AND USACE GRANT 30-DAY EXTENSION OF COASTAL TEXAS STUDY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
December 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have extended the public comment period for the Coastal Texas Study by an additional 30 days to allow public stakeholders and the local community more time to comment on the Draft Report...more
Vintage Map Reproductions from the Texas Archives
November 17, 2020(AUSTIN)—This holiday season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to give the gift of Texas history from the Texas General Land Office Archives. This year has been filled with technology and innovation as our society continues to evolve and meet ever-growi...more
GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS VIRTUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
November 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush hosted a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and recognize our nation's heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for our freedom. The ceremony featured keynote ...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES VOICE OF VETERANS LESSON PLANS FOR TEXAS SCHOOL TEACHERS
November 09, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the first in a series of Voices of Veterans Oral History lesson plans is now available for Texas teachers. The General Land Office’s Oral History program seeks to share and record the stories of Texas Veterans ...more
HUD approves GLO state action plans for 2018 and 2019 disaster funding allocations
November 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved two state action plans detailing the distribution and eligible uses of more than $285 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to assist i...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 2020 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
November 04, 2020(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2020 Save Texas History Essay Contest for fourth and seventh-grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your com...more
VIRTUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY WITH GEORGE P. BUSH AND MAJOR GENERAL ALBERT ZAPANTA
November 02, 2020(AUSTIN)—On Wednesday, November 11th, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will be hosting a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and recognize our nation's heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for our freedom. ...more
UPCOMING VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM IN GALVESTON COUNTY
November 02, 2020(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Galveston County and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to offer community members the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the “Vessel Turn-In Program.” Designed to provi...more
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR COASTAL TEXAS STUDY BEGINS TODAY
October 30, 2020(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hosting a second round of public meetings on the Coastal Texas Study to update the community regarding study changes and to hear community feedback on the Draft Proposal. Due...more
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE REMOVES DERELICT VESSELS FROM TEXAS COAST
October 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) Oil Spill team began significant efforts to remove derelict vessels along our state's coast. Passed by the 86th Legislature in 2019, Senate Bill 500 allocated $2 million to the GLO Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program to remove ves...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: Texas GLO hits 2,000 homes and counting
September 30, 2020(AUSTIN)— 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...more
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES MAIL DROP PROGRAM AT TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOMES
September 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—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 aw...more
VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY AT ABILENE
September 25, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant of $1,316,263 to the Veterans Land Board for...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: SABINE TO GALVESTON STUDY SIGNING AGREEMENT CEREMONY
September 25, 2020(ORANGE)—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, Ga...more
NEXT GEN WARRIOR PARTNERS WITH HIRING OUR HEROES
September 24, 2020(AUSTIN)—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 F...more
VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
September 17, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant of $1,520,470 to the Veterans Land Board for expansion and imp...more
Texas GLO Reminds Coastal Texans: Hurricane Harvey Group Flood Insurance Policy to Expire October 24, 2020
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office is reminding Texans who received federal assistance following Hurricane Harvey that Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) certificates are set to expire on Oct. 24, 2020. In order to remain compliant, a new flood insurance policy must be purchased by Nov. 23, 2020....more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Orange County
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—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 H...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.5 million for drainage improvements in City of Portland
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—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," sai...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $194,936 to install generator in City of Sealy
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—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 fu...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $516,432 for flood and drainage improvements for City of Simonton
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $516,432 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Simonton to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," sai...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $11 million in flood and drainage improvements as well as disaster recovery acquisition funds for Montgomery County
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $11,199,922 in Hurricane Harvey funds to make flood and drainage improvements and conduct an acquisition program for approximately 24 residential properties located in a floodplain or repetitive floo...more
GLO reopens applications for Homeowner Assistance Program for City of Houston
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has reopened applications for the Homeowner Assistance Program in the City of Houston. The reopening comes after the Texas Supreme Court granted the GLO's motion for temporary relief in the City of Houston's ...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study Survey and Virtual Summit
September 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—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 econom...more
VLB PARTNERS WITH CITY OF MISSION TO MANAGE TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 13, 2020(MISSION)—Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the City of Mission join together to announce the City will serve as the primary entity responsible for maintenance and day to day operations o...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $400,454 for road improvements in Lavaca County
August 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $400,454 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Lavaca County to make road improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These rec...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $5 million for drainage improvements in City of Katy
August 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,049,478 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Katy to conduct drainage infrastructure improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Co...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $178,095 for sewer improvements in City of Danbury
August 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $178,095 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Danbury to conduct sewer infrastructure improvements to facilitate the proper functioning of critical wastewater-system component...more
Cmr. George P. Bush releases state action plans for 2018 and 2019 disaster funding allocations
July 29, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of two state action plans detailing the distribution and eligible uses of more than $285 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush Announces Results of Disaster Recovery Planning Studies Survey for Mitigation
July 27, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of a survey conducted by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to gather input from local officials, councils of government and river authorities for its Disaster Recovery Planning Studies Survey for Mitigation Funding. The survey reque...more
Cmr. George P. Bush urges Texans to Monitor Warnings, Prepare for Severe Weather
July 25, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the Texas General Land Office team members are working with federal, state and local partners monitoring Hurricane Hanna throughout South Texas, including Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend. The National Hurricane Center predicts the syst...more
VLB LAUNCHES 24/7 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT TO AID TEXAS VETERANS
July 23, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board, George P. Bush, announced the official launch of the VLB virtual assistant, fondly named, Maverick. Using IBM Watson, the virtual assistant is the first of its kind for the agency ...more
Statement from the GLO on City of Houston recovery litigation
July 21, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Travis County 353rd District Court Judge Tim Sulak issued a ruling granting a temporary injunction requested by Mayor Sylvester Turner to enjoin the Texas General Land Office (GLO) from providing housing recovery assistance for residents in the City of Houston. The GLO will appeal the decisio...more
GLO Accepting New Applications for Homeowner Assistance Program in Harris County
July 08, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is now accepting new applications for the Homeowner Assistance Program in Harris County. Harris County homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey who are still in need of assistance to repair or rebuild their ho...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.8 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Galveston County
July 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,838,296 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 12 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Galveston County. These communities were overwhe...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.8 million for flood, drainage, and street improvements in City of Huntsville
July 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,848,750 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the City of Huntsville to make flood, drainage, and street improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $286,025 for street improvements in Lee County
July 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $286,025 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Lee County to make street improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These reco...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.6 million for planning study as well as flood, drainage, and street improvements in Bastrop County
July 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,632,148.07 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Bastrop County to improve roads as well as flood and drainage facilities at 118 sites throughout the county, benefiting more than 45,000...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.6 million for flood and drainage improvements in City of Friendswood
July 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,691,517 in Hurricane Harvey disaster grants for the city of Friendswood to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner...more
Cmr. George P. Bush to FEMA: Partial Home Repair Programs are Vital to Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 Following a Hurricane
June 29, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush announced he sent a letter to Keith Turi, Assistant Administrator for the Recovery Directorate for the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), asking the agency to reconsider discontinuing the use of a partial home repair pr...more
GLO seeks proposals for resilient building construction services
June 29, 2020(AUSTIN)— Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted six requests for proposals (RFPs) for construction services for the State of Texas CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Home Program. This innovative program will reconstruct owner-occupied single-famil...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $322,714 for sewer and water improvements for City of Manvel
June 24, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $322,714 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Manvel to make sewer and water improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Co...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $7.2 million for flood and drainage improvements for Corpus Christi
June 24, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $7,234,755 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Corpus Christi to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coa...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $167,101 for flood and drainage improvements for City of Anderson
June 24, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $167,101 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Anderson to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," sai...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $249,958 for water infrastructure improvements in City of Woodbranch Village
June 17, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $249,958 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to install a new generator at the Woodbranch Village water treatment facility. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," s...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $6.9 million for Matagorda County infrastructure priorities
June 17, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $6,948,605 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for Matagorda County to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and drainage facilities. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Te...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $5.6 million for City of Vidor infrastructure priorities
June 17, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,649,867 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the City of Vidor to improve streets, build drainage facilities, conduct a planning study and demolish blighted abandoned single-family hous...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $405,290 for street improvements in City of Plum Grove
June 10, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $405,290 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Plum Grove to make street improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissio...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for City of Rose Hill Acres
June 10, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,000,000 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 15 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Rose Hill Acres. This community was ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $10.9 million to excavate Oyster Creek Detention Pond in Brazoria County
June 10, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $10,916,934 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve drainage facilities in Brazoria County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "T...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $498,578 to replace drainage outfall in City of Dayton
June 10, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $498,578 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve drainage facilities in the city of Dayton. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "T...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $7.3 million to improve streets as well as sewer, drainage, and public facilities in City of West Orange
June 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $7,336,821 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve streets as well as sewer, drainage, and public facilities in the City of West Orange. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communit...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more $2.5 million to widen Taylor's Bayou and replace bridge in Jefferson County
June 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,523,443 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve flood and drainage facilities in Jefferson County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissione...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $591,701 to improve drainage, water, wastewater, and public facilities in Town of Austwell
June 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $591,701 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve drainage, water, wastewater, and public facilities in Town of Austwell. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the T...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: Texas leaders are preparing for the 2020 Hurricane Season
June 02, 2020(AUSTIN)— Land Commissioner George P. Bush held a webinar June 1 for local elected officials in Texas with information to help constituents be prepared for the 2020 Hurricane Season. Commissioner Bush informed local leaders of the work the General Land Office (GLO) is doing to help communities prep...more
Cmr. George P. Bush to all Texans: Hurricane Season 2020 starts today
June 01, 2020(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging all Texans to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season, which began today, Monday, June 1, and runs through November 30, 2020. Additional tips, resources, and partner agency information are available at recovery.texas.gov/preparedness....more
Texas GLO posts Amendment 7 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for public comment
May 29, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 7 to the State Action Plan for $5.676 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment streamlines and adjusts the oversight and administratio...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $43 million in disaster recovery funds for Aransas County
May 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) sent a contract for $43,390,628 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to Aransas County for final signature. The funds will enable Aransas County to conduct extensive infrastructure improvements relatin...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces application kick-off for nearly $1.2 billion in mitigation projects for Texas
May 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the kick-off of the application process for the first round of more than $2.3 billion for mitigation projects to protect Texas communities hit by Hurricane Harvey and severe flooding in 2015 and 2016. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will be administer...more
Cmr. George P. Bush to host webinar to prepare communities for 2020 Hurricane Season
May 27, 2020(AUSTIN)—On Monday, June 1, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush will host the 2020 Hurricane Outlook Webinar with Dr. Gerry Bell, the lead seasonal forecaster with the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, to give local, state, and federal government partners along the Texas Coast an idea ...more
GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
May 26, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush hosted a virtual Memorial Day ceremony in honor of our military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony featured Retired U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral William...more
GLO begins accepting applications for Homeowner Assistance Program in the City of Houston
May 11, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is now accepting new applications for the Homeowner Assistance Program in the City of Houston. Homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey who are still in need of assistance to repair or rebuild their homes are ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.4 million for City of Yoakum infrastructure priorities
May 08, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,416,383 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the City of Yoakum to improve drainage, street, sewer, water, electric, and public facilities. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities acro...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $10.6 million to improve flood, drainage, and sewer facilities in Aransas Pass
May 08, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $10,696,302 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve flood, drainage, and sewer facilities in Aransas Pass. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commis...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VIRTUALLY VISITS BROOKS ACADEMY
May 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive virtual Texas energy lesson to students at Brooks Academy as part of his year of energy initiative. Brooks Academy is a K-12 TEA-authorized and overseen public charter school on the form...more
Cmr. George P. Bush releases Disaster Recovery Planning Studies Survey for Mitigation Funding Survey for local officials open until June 30
May 04, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is releasing a survey to gather input from local officials, councils of government and river authorities for its Disaster Recovery Planning Studies Survey for Mitigation Funding. The survey requests input on planning st...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million for Wharton County infrastructure priorities
May 01, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,028,234 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for Wharton County to conduct a planning study and improve flood, drainage, water and sewer facilities. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $100,000 to improve wastewater facilities in Gregory
May 01, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $100,000 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve wastewater facilities in the city of Gregory. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush....more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $283,664 for street improvements in Taft
May 01, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $283,664 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the city of Taft to make street improvements, including reconstructing driving surfaces and repairing ditches. "Hurricane Harvey devastated co...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.8 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Beaumont
May 01, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,898,364 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 13 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Beaumont. This community was overwhelmed b...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.6 million for flood and drainage improvements for Pearland
April 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,657,147 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the city of Pearland to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," sa...more
Commissioner Bush & School Land Board Act to Mitigate Oil and Gas Crisis - Adopts Waiver Policy
April 21, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, the Texas School Land Board unanimously approved three policies to work with operators within the constraints of our statutory authority, while maintaining our fiduciary duty to the school children of Texas to generate the highest revenues possible for the Permanent School ...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VIRTUALLY VISITS TEXAS ENERGY INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL
April 21, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive virtual Texas energy lesson to students at the Texas Energy Institute High School in Houston as part of his year of energy initiative. At the beginning of the year, Commissioner Bush dedicated ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.7 million for flood and drainage improvements for Baytown
April 21, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,785,864 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Baytown to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commiss...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $6.8 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jasper County
April 21, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $6,820,960 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 49 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Jasper County. This community was overwhelmed by Hurri...more
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN CONQUERS ALL IN 2020 TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT
April 15, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winner of the 2020 Top Texan Tournament, with Stephen F. Austin claiming the worthy title of Top Texan. Unusual times presented by COVID-19 didn't keep Texans from debating about the most admired leaders in Texas history...more
Cmr. George P. Bush and Texas GLO celebrate 1,000 homes done - and counting!
April 15, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush proudly announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completely rebuilt more than 1,000 homes for Texas families through the Homeowner Assistance Program. This achievement marks an important milestone in a program that is anticipated to rebuild more...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.4 million for street improvements in Palacios
April 14, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,414,860 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Palacios to make street improvements, including reconstructing the driving surface, replacing and installing culverts, and regrading roadsi...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.4 million for drainage improvements in La Marque
April 14, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,447,527 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to drainage facilities in La Marque. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $510,000 to improve streets as well as flood and drainage facilities in Milam County
April 14, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $510,000 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as flood and drainage facilities in Milam County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces nearly $12 million for infrastructure improvements in Refugio County
April 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $11,957,845 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as sewer, water, drainage and public facilities in Refugio County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communiti...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4.4 million to improve streets as well as drainage facilities in Walker County
April 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,445,805 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as drainage facilities in Walker County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Comm...more
NOW VIRTUAL: 2020 GRANT FUNDING WORKSHOP
April 08, 2020(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is awarding up to $1.8 million in grant funding for coastal projects in your area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas General Land Office will host three digital workshop webinars to provide information on the grant program.Registr...more
WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERAN TO CELEBRATE 100th BIRTHDAY
April 07, 2020(AMARILLO)—On Wednesday, April 8, William (Bud) McDearman Jr. will turn 100 years old. While Bud is not able to celebrate with loved ones, it's not every day that a WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 100 years old. Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush asked the commun...more
VLB CHAIRMAN GEORGE P. BUSH PROVIDES LOAN PENALTY RELIEF FOR VETERANS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
March 31, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P Bush announced that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will provide temporary relief to Veterans with VLB loans. The VLB recognizes the unique c...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds HUD approval of the state action plan for $4.3 billion in disaster mitigation funds
March 27, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) approval of the state action plan for Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. The plan was sent to HUD on February 3, 2020. With this approval, the Texas ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.7 million in disaster recovery funds for home buyouts in Pearland
March 27, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,727,372 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 16 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Pearland. This community was overwhelmed b...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $623,785 for flood, drainage and sewer improvements for Waelder
March 27, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $623,785 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Waelder to make flood, drainage and sewer improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Co...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $17.4 million in flood mitigation and home acquisition funding for Fort Bend County
March 25, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $17,417,192 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to make flood and drainage improvements and conduct a home acquisition program. Several communities in Fort Bend were overwhelmed by Hurrica...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $718,806 to improve flood and drainage facilities in Silsbee
March 25, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $718,806 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve flood and drainage facilities in the city of Silsbee. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissio...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $3.5 million to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County
March 25, 2020(AUSTIN)—Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $3.5 million to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,515,651 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $3.3 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Hardin County
March 25, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,388,238 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 30 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Hardin County. These communities were overwhelme...more
Cmr. George P. Bush commends President Trump and HUD for suspending foreclosures and evictions amid Covid-19 response
March 19, 2020(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement commending President Donald Trump and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson for authorizing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single...more
WWII AND KOREAN WAR VETERAN REQUESTS 100 VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
March 18, 2020(AMARILLO)—Today, Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush asked the community for help in ensuring WWII and Korean War Veteran William (Bud) McDearman Jr. receives 100 birthday wishes for his centennial birthday. Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and an abundance of caution for o...more
Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Cancelled
March 16, 2020(AUSTIN)—Following to the outbreak of COVID-19, the 2020 Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup has been canceled. While we are disappointed that we must miss this opportunity to come together to keep our beaches clean, we must now work together as a community to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Please join us...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $200,000 for flood and drainage improvements for the Village of Jones Creek
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $200,859 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the Village of Jones Creek to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Co...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $757,502 to improve streets as well as water and sewer facilities in Tyler County
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $757,502 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as water and sewer facilities in Tyler County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million for street improvements in San Jacinto County
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)— Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,155,799 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for San Jacinto County to make street improvements, including replacing and installing culverts, cleaning and reshaping ditc...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4.6 million to improve streets as well as public facilities in Nueces County
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,644,430.59 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as public facilities in Nueces County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Com...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $840,270 for street improvements in Jackson County
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $840,270 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Jackson County to make street improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commiss...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $723,030 to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and public facilities in Goliad County
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $723,030 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and public facilities in Goliad County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.5 million to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Seadrift
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,536,581 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve sewer, water and public facilities in Seadrift. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Co...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jasper
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,000,000 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately six homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Jasper. This community was overwhelmed by...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $9 million in disaster recovery buyout and acquisition funds for Dickinson
March 13, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $9,219,828 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 49 homes and an acquisition program for approximately 50 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in ...more
Texas GLO posts Amendment 6 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for public comment
March 10, 2020(AUSTIN)— Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush posted Amendment 6 to the $5.676 billion State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how unused or de-obligated funds will be reallocated to oversubscribed programs....more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
March 05, 2020(AUSTIN)—Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush spoke to high school students at Liberty Christian School about government, civics and public service. He also taught an interactive Texas history lesson to 4th grade students and engaged with students, l...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.2 million for street improvements in the Town of Woodsboro
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,245,322 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to repair roads and clean or regrade ditches in the Town of Woodsboro. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said C...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2.2 million to improve drainage facilities in Texas City
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,211,686 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve drainage facilities in Texas City. With these funds, Texas City will be able to install storm sewer culverts, sidewalks, a wheel cha...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2.3 million sewer and street improvements and $1.6 million for home buyouts in Sour Lake
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,325,172 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for sewer facility and street improvements for the city of Sour Lake, as well as $1,646,971 for a buyout program to remove approximately 19 fam...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces nearly $3 million to improve water facilities in Port Neches
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,965,377 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve water facilities in Port Neches. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These r...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $5 million for flood mitigating drainage and street improvements in Port Lavaca
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,113,395 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for street and drainage improvements for the city of Port Lavaca. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commi...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1 million for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,031,252 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast,"...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.6 million for street improvements in Newton County
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,609,719 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Newton County to make street improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "Thes...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces nearly $5 million for street improvements in Liberty County
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,921,503 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Liberty County to make street improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "The...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.4 million to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Cuero
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,426,977 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Cuero. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast,...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.5 million for flood and drainage improvements in Colorado County
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,527,327 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Colorado County to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissione...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.6 million for drainage improvements in the city of Wharton
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,650,172 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Wharton to make street improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, regrading roadside ditches, and installing outfal...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $3 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for West Orange
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,041,446 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of West Orange. These communities were ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.2 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Silsbee
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1.2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately eight homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Silsbee. These communities were overw...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Rose City
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 11 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Rose City. These communities were overwhelmed by...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Pine Forest
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 10 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Pine Forest. These communities were ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.3 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Milam County
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,384,055 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 11 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Milam County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hu...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.6 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jefferson County
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,651,308.80 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Jefferson County. These communities were overwhelme...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Ingleside
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,215,968 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately seven homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Ingleside. These communities were...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $6 million combined for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected areas
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $6,298,360 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to ensure the most effe...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.6 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Gonzales County
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,667,714 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately six homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Gonzales County. These communities were overwhe...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $3.2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Orange
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,204,462 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 30 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Orange. These communities were overw...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Bastrop County
March 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,015,856 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Bastrop County. These communities were overwhelmed by ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4 million in grants for flood mitigating street improvements in Waller County
February 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,036,599 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for street improvements in Waller County. This project will facilitate proper stormwater conveyance, provide continued street access during rai...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million in grants for flood mitigating street improvements in San Patricio County
February 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,037,215 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in San Patricio County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $74,177 for flood mitigating drainage improvements in Karnes County
February 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $74,177 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in Karnes County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including rebuilding the existing culvert and reinf...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $334,202 for flood mitigating drainage improvements in Grimes County
February 28, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $334,202 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in Grimes County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, regradin...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 26, 2020(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SN Donald Lee Reule. Born on A...more
USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS AMERICAN LEGIONS 101ST BIRTHDAY
February 26, 2020(AMARILLO)—On Sunday, March 15, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will honor the American Legions 101st birthday by inviting each American Legion Post in the Panhandle to join our Veterans in celebration. The American Legion was chartere...more
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AWARDED CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
February 25, 2020(AMARILLO)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) in conjunction with AECOM engineering was awarded the Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Business Achievement Award by the Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ). The Adaptation & Resilience Business Achievement Award recognizes the Texas Coastal Resi...more
Texas Back in Business deadline is March 2 Don't delay, apply today!
February 24, 2020(AUSTIN)—Texas Back in Business is encouraging potential applicants to finalize and submit applications before the March 2, 2020, deadline. Thus far the GLO has received more than 2,000 applications. The new federally funded program is awarding $50,000 up to $250,000 in disaster relief and qualified Texas s...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 21, 2020(AMARILLO)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SR Don Lesley Ward. Born ...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL SAVE TEXAS HISTORY TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT
February 21, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Save Texas History Program's 5th Annual Top Texan Tournament has begun. "The history of our great state should be remembered for generations to come,” s...more
FUNDING SELECTION ANNOUNCED FOR TEXAS COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
February 20, 2020(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office has designated a total of twenty-two projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 25. Seventeen of these projects, approximating $2 million in federal funds, will improve the management of the state's coastal resources and ensure t...more
74 YEARS OF MARRIAGE CELEBRATION HOSTED BY USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 13, 2020(AMARILLO)—Tomorrow, February 14, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will crown their annual Valentine's Day 'King and Queen' for Veterans residing in the home. This year, a very special couple have been selecte...more
OVER 5,484 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED AT ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH COASTAL BEND WINTER CLEANUP
February 13, 2020(CORPUS CHRISTI)—On February 8th, 2020, over 350 volunteers participated in the 2020 Annual Adopt-A-Beach Coastal Bend Winter Cleanup and worked together to clean a total of 31.5 miles of beach and bay area. With over 2.74 tons, or 5,484 pounds of trash collected, our Texas beaches are once again clean and beautifu...more
OVER 2,600 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED AT ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH SOUTH PADRE ISLAND WINTER CLEANUP
February 13, 2020(MISSION)—On February 7th, over 300 volunteers participated in the 2020 Annual Adopt-A-Beach South Padre Island Winter Cleanup and worked together to clean a total of 3 miles of beach and bay area. With over 1.31 tons, or 2,620 pounds of trash collected, our Texas beaches are once again clean and beautiful f...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 12, 2020(MISSION)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SA George Washington Dorset...more
THIS WEEK: PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES FOR COASTAL TEXAS STUDY IN GALVESTON AND SEABROOK
February 12, 2020(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hostingPublic Open Houses on the Coastal Texas Study in Galveston and Seabrook this week. The High Island Public Open House occurred on February 8th. The C...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL AND TOURS WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAM
February 11, 2020(ARLINGTON)—Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive economics lesson on Texas energy at Martin High School as part of his “Year of Energy” initiative. As one of the largest financiers of public schools in Texas, th...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 10, 2020(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SN Michael...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS GRAND OPENING CEREMONY FOR TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 10, 2020(HOUSTON)—On Friday, February 7, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush celebrated the opening of the 9th Texas Veterans home with members of the Houston community, State Representatives, Mayor Turner and individuals from all over the state w...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: GRAND OPENING OF HOUSTON TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 05, 2020(HOUSTON)—On Friday, February 7, the community is invited to join Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush for the grand opening of the brand-new Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home. The grand opening ceremony will be held at 14041 Cottingha...more
VALENTINE'S DAY SWEETHEART'S LUNCHEON HOSTED BY WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 04, 2020(TYLER)—On Friday, February 14, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host their Annual Sweetheart’s Luncheon in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The event, sponsored by Flint Baptist Church Angel Chef's, will have a live band, food and refreshments and a ch...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $135 million in Hurricane Harvey recovery funds reallocated to prioritize low- to moderate-income renters
February 04, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) will fully fund 14 multifamily developments for reconstruction or new construction, rebuilding an additional 1,363 affordable rental units for families across Hurricane Harvey-affected areas. The GLO will use...more
2020 TREASURES OF THE TEXAS COAST CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST
February 03, 2020(HUMBLE)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the 2020 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest is now open for entries. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and depict why the Texas coast is important or...more
GLO's historic public outreach yields valuable input, helps shape modifications to state action plan for mitigation funds
February 03, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the submission of a modified state action plan for Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These adjustments were guided by input gathered through an ext...more
VLB TO HOST TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR IN HUMBLE ON FEBRUARY 15TH
February 03, 2020(HUMBLE)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2019, at the Humble Civic Center. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state in 202...more
JOIN US: GRAND OPENING OF HOUSTON TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
January 31, 2020(HOUSTON)—On Friday, February 7, the community is invited to join TexasLand Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush for the grand opening of the brand-new Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home. The grand opening ceremony will be held at 14041 Cottingham Road, Ho...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL AND TOURS WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAM
January 31, 2020(ROUND ROCK)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive economics lesson at Cedar Ridge High School. Today’s visit is the first of his “Year of Energy” initiative, in which Commissioner Bush will be visiting schools with robust workforce r...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces HUD issuance of federal rules for 2018 and 2019 disaster funding
January 29, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released mandatory rules for the use of more than $285 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to assist in long-term recovery e...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $17 million in disaster recovery buyout funds
January 29, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $17,098,377 in Hurricane Harvey funds for San Jacinto and Goliad Counties, and the cities of Vidor and Nome, to conduct buyout programs for homes located in a floodplain or repetiti...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $31 million combined for infrastructure projects in Harvey-affected areas
January 27, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $31,843,096 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to e...more
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES ANNOUNCED FOR COASTAL TEXAS STUDY
January 17, 2020(BONHAM)—Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the upcoming dates and locations for a series of Public Open Houses on the Coastal Texas Study. The Coastal Texas Protection & Restoration Feasibility Study, or...more
QUILTS OF VALOR FOUNDATION PRESENTATION
January 09, 2020(BONHAM)—On Saturday, January 11, 2020 the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host an event dedicated to honoring Army Veteran, James Henry who resides in the home at 2:00 p.m. James Henry, a United States Army Veteran, will be presented with a Quilt...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $32 million combined for infrastructure projects in Harvey affected areas
January 07, 2020(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $32,010,197 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to ensure the most eff...more
Texas GLO hosting additional public hearing for $4 billion in mitigation funds in Deep East Texas
January 06, 2020(AUSTIN)—Mitigation Action Plan Comment Period Extended to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10 The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will extend the public comment period for the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) state action plan to accommodate an additional public hearing requested b...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
January 03, 2020(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for BUCN Mark Lancaster...more
2019
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Texas GLO seeking experts to develop river basin flood study
December 30, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) issued a request for qualifications solicitation to develop a $75 million planning study, consisting of three regionalized studies based on Texas' major river basins, to evaluate mitigation and abatement strategies to r...more
WWII VETERAN REQUESTS 100 CARDS FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
December 27, 2019(BONHAM)—Today, Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush asked the community for help in ensuring WWII Navy Veteran Lyndoll Hurley receives 100 birthday cards for his centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 100 years old. On Wednesday, January 8, WWII U...more
RICHARD A. ANDERSON TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME UNVEILS ANGEL TREE
December 23, 2019(HOUSTON)—The brand new Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home recently created their first Texas Veterans Angel Tree to allow family, friends and members of the community to have the opportunity to "Adopt-A-Veteran" for Christmas. The Angel Tree program at Richard ...more
SAVE THE DATE: SIGN UP FOR THE ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH COASTAL BEND WINTER CLEANUP
December 23, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Sign up today for the 16th Annual Adopt-A-Beach Coastal Bend Winter Cleanup on Saturday, February 8. Volunteers can sign up at www.texasadoptabeach.org or show up onsite to take part in a fun-filled day of giving back to our community and taking care of the Texas coast.  ...more
SAVE THE DATE: SIGN UP FOR THE ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH WINTER COAST WIDE CLEANUP
December 23, 2019(SOUTH PADRE)—Sign up today for the 24th Annual Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup on Friday, February 7. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup will take place on South Padre Island at Andy Bowie Park, Access 2 off of Highway 100 in Cameron County. Volunteers can sign up at www.texasadop...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4.7 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Polk County
December 20, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,746,977 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Polk County to conduct a buyout program targeting approximately 50 homes most vulnerable to flooding. Polk County was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $3.4 million in drainage and infrastructure funds for Galveston County
December 20, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,399,435 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Galveston County to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the county's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to t...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $19 million in disaster recovery funds for Patton Village
December 19, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $19 million in reallocated Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the city of Patton Village. The...more
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON AT AMBROSIO GUILLEN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
December 18, 2019(El Paso)—This holiday season, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home is celebrating with an abundance of exciting events for residents, from Santa and Mrs. Claus gifts to a visit from Parkland School students. Additionally, Veteran residents Paul Parks and Patrick Brackeen proudly ...more
Final reminder: Submission of applications for GLO disaster assistance programs needed by Dec. 31st
December 16, 2019(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office's (GLO) is encouraging potential applicants for the Homeowner Assistance Program and Homeowner Reimbursement Program to finalize and submit draft applications before the December 31, 2019, deadline. The successful efforts by the GLO to get applications submitted to reb...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $9 million in disaster recovery buyout funds
December 16, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $9,005,224 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Lee and Newton counties to conduct buyout programs for homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurrican...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $5 million combined for infrastructure projects in Harvey affected areas
December 16, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,393,875 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to ensure the most effe...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2019 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
December 13, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh grade winners of the 2019 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, &#...more
EVIDENCE OF BURIALS DISCOVERED IN MONKS BURIAL ROOM AND NAVE OF ALAMO CHURCH
December 13, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Alamo Mission Archaeological Advisory Committee released statements following the identification of three burials during archeological exploration of the Monks Burial Room and Nave of the Alamo Church. ...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: MILITARY ARTWORK UNVEILING BY LOCAL MARINE VETERAN
December 13, 2019(BIG SPRING)—On Wednesday, December 18, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will showcase custom designed Military art work by one of their local Marine Veterans. Gerald King, local Marine Veteran from Coahoma, Texas has custom designed an...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 13, 2019(AMARILLO)—On Tuesday, December 17, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host their annual Christmas party at 5 p.m. for residents and family. The Christmas party will include Santa delivering gifts that have been generously donated by the Combat V...more
GEORGE P. BUSH WRAPS UP YEAR OF EDUCATION WITH LOCAL HOUSTON SCHOOLS
December 12, 2019(HOUSTON)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited three local Houston Schools – Spillane Middle School, Highland Heights Elementary School and Lanier Middle School as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. These three local Houston schools made for the last thre...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces HUD has allocated $239 million to Texas for long-term recovery efforts for 2018 and 2019 disasters
December 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated the state of Texas more than $239 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to assist in long-term recovery effor...more
Texas GLO hosting public hearings for $4 billion in mitigation funds
December 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will host three regional public hearings in Dallas, the Rio Grande Valley and Houston to seek input on the state's action plan detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $4,297,189,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds...more
NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES: 2020 TREASURES OF THE TEXAS COAST CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST
December 04, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the 2020 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest is now open for entries. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and depict why the Texas coast is important or...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
December 03, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for William T...more
Your Heritage. Your History.
December 03, 2019(AMARILLO)—This holiday season, 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 are the perfect gift for friends and family that are proud of their Texas heritage and want t...more
VIETNAM VETERANS COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
December 03, 2019(AMARILLO)—On Saturday, December 7, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony will feature Vietnam Veteran Wayne Porter, as the keynote speaker. As part of the ceremony, memb...more
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JANICE BRADLEY
November 29, 2019(MCALLEN)—Tuesday, December 3, the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday celebration for Veterans Land Board resident, Mrs. Janice Bradley at 3:00 p.m. Born in Ozana, Texas, Janice Bradley devoted her early years to investing in our student’s education as a ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush releases plan for more than $4 billion in mitigation funds for Texas
November 21, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of the state's action plan detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $4,297,189,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist Tex...more
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS BOERNE MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH
November 21, 2019(BOERNE)—Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Boerne Middle School North in Boerne, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of o...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
November 19, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for AR Lewis Adkins Jr....more
WWII VETERAN REQUESTS 100 CARDS FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
November 18, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush (Chairman of the Veterans Land Board) asked the community for help in ensuring WWII Army Veteran Janice Bradley receives 100 birthday cards for her centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 1...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $5 million in infrastructure projects for Anahuac, East Bernard, Jasper County, Nome, Polk County, Prairie View, and Santa Fe
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,262,631 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in the following counties and municipalities: Grants to facilitate proper functioning of critical wastewat...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces nearly $17 million in disaster recovery buyout funds
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved nearly $17 million in Hurricane Harvey funds for Austin, Grimes, Liberty Counties and Wharton County, as well as Texas City and the city of Victoria to conduct buyout programs for h...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $323,161 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Cleveland
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $323,161 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Cleveland to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $475,228 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Sinton
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $475,228 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Sinton to improve critical sewer and wastewater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, heavy rainfall overwhelmed the wastewater system resulting ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $477,000 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Goliad
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $477,108 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Goliad to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to the...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $131,675 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Iowa Colony
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $131,675 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Iowa Colony to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were heavy rainfall ov...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $21 million in buyout funds for Fort Bend County
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $21,155,575 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to conduct a buyout program. Fort Bend County was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, th...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $263,295 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Moulton
November 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $263,295 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Moulton to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to th...more
Success of Homeowner Assistance Program means time and funding running out - apply soon
November 13, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) announced the Homeowner Assistance Program's (HAP) successful efforts to rebuild homes is bringing the application process to a quick conclusion. All potential applicants must submit completed applications by December 31, 2019, to be considered for eligib...more
GLO Homeowner Reimbursement Program Getting Recovery Funds in the Hands of Survivors; Program Success Means Application Soon to Close
November 13, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is announcing time and funding is running out for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HRP). This landmark program marks the first time federal recovery assistance has been available to reimburse Texas homeowners for up to $50,000 for out-of-pocket expenses...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: ANNUAL VETERANS DAY FLAG LAYING CEREMONY AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
November 07, 2019(AUSTIN)—On Monday, November 11, The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is hosting its annual Veterans Day Flag Laying Ceremony and invites you to join in honoring our United States Veterans. The community is invited and encouraged to attend. A briefing and demonstration on how to place the flags on each...more
CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ARANSAS COUNTY VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM EVENT
November 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the Vessel Turn-In program offered recently in Aransas County, Texas. The total number of vessels turned in from Aransas County, Texas tallied 31 vessels and 12 boat trailers bringing a total of 130 ga...more
VETERANS DAY PARADE HOSTED BY WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
November 06, 2019(TYLER)—On Saturday, November 9, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout. This event is held annually to honor our Veterans on the day set aside to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served in our nation's Armed Forces. A...more
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS WALLACE AND GOODNIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL
November 04, 2019(SAN MARCOS)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Goodnight Middle School in San Marcos, Texas and Wallace Middle School in Kyle, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson usin...more
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT CLYDE W. COSPER TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
November 04, 2019(BONHAM)—On November 11, 2019 at 11:00 am, the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon. The ceremony will feature Captain Travis Kelly, a decorated Army service member, as a guest speaker. The ceremony will includ...more
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS RAPOPORT ACADEMY - QUINN MIDDLE SCHOOL
October 29, 2019(WACO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Rapoport Academy - Quinn Middle School in Waco, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush received an up-close and personal look at Rapoport Academy’s...more
UPCOMING ARANSAS COUNTY VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM
October 24, 2019(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Aransas County and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Keep Aransas County Beautiful (KACB) to offer Aransas County Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free of ...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 24, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Whittington. Born...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 22, 2019(ABILENE)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Applegate. Born on Octob...more
ABILENE VETERAN CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL EXPANSION
October 22, 2019(ABILENE)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement awarding $1.1 million in grant funding for additional expansion improvements to the Abilene Texas State Veterans Cemetery....more
RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR EXPANSION
October 22, 2019(MISSION)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) plans to award $1.5 million in additional grant funding for expansion improvements to the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Ve...more
GEORGE P. BUSH TEACHES HISTORY AT LOCAL SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL TEXAS
October 21, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush spent the day teaching Texas history at local elementary schools in Round Rock and Pflugerville as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. Commissioner Bush spent the morning with Riojas Elementary School followed by a vi...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: CMR. BUSH TO RECOGNIZE VETERANS AT TEMPLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MILITARY APPRECIATION BANQUET
October 21, 2019(TEMPLE)—On Tuesday, October 29, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman, George P. Bush will recognize Veterans including Veterans from William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home at the Temple Chamber of Commerce Military Apprec...more
OIL AND GAS REVENUES GENERATE RECORD SHATTERING $1B FOR PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
October 18, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement announcing a historic $1 billion in revenue generated by oil and gas leases on Permanent School Fund (PSF) land.During the 2019 fiscal year, revenues generated from oil and natural gas exploration and p...more
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS DISHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
October 18, 2019(BEAUMONT)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Dishman Elementary School in Beaumont, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of one of Stephen F. Austin’s original map...more
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
October 17, 2019(SPRING)— Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Providence Classical School in Spring, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of one of Steph...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE COASTAL BEND TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 14, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SR Richard Scott. Born on Septembe...more
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2019 HUB AWARD
October 09, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement announcing the recipients of the General Land Office's inaugural 2019 HUB awards. “Businesses big and small, not only benefit the economy but also provide jobs in our local communities,...more
CMR GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS MANOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERED WITH GENERATION CITIZEN
October 08, 2019(AUSTIN)—Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Manor Senior High School as part of his ‘Year of Education’ Initiative. Manor Senior High School has partnered with Generation Citizen to further encourage an effective civics education...more
USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS OKTOBERFEST
October 08, 2019(AMARILLO)—On Saturday, October 12, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host an Oktoberfest with a special performance from guest, Dr. Mike Middleton. Dr. Mike Middleton is a recognized and accomplished accordionist. His main musical in...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 07, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Mr. Juan Eloy Cosio. Born on November 18, 1955, M...more
CMR GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS LIBERTY HILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
October 02, 2019(LIBERTY HILL)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Liberty Hill Intermediate School as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of an original map created by Stephen. F. Austin from the GLO archives. The history...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
September 30, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronald G. Sullivan. Born on August 12, 1943, Mr....more
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2019 FALL CLEANUP
September 30, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the 2019 Fall Cleanup. “Preserving our environment and coastline is critical for the State of Texas,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Despite flooding on our coastline...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
September 27, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Walter Albert Green. Born on ...more
Texas GLO announces details for Austin, Beaumont and Corpus Christi regional public hearings for mitigation funds
September 25, 2019(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is announcing details for three regional public hearings to seek input on the use of $4,297,189,00 in funding for mitigation projects in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey as well as 2015 and 2016 Floods. The GLO will directly admin...more
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 2019 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
September 20, 2019(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2019 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your community is worth...more
ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH FALL COAST WIDE CLEANUP
September 19, 2019(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the Annual Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup will take place at thirty different locations coast wide across Texas. Volunteers can sign up at www.texasadoptabeach.org...more
Cmr. George P. Bush urges Texans to monitor warnings, prepare for severe weather
September 18, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush urged Texans to take heed of severe weather warnings, know their risk and be prepared. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is continuing to monitor Tropical Depression Imelda, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding...more
FRANK M. TEJEDA TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME PRISONER OF WAR/ MISSING IN ACTION DAY CEREMONY
September 18, 2019(FLORESVILLE)—The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home is hosting a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Day ceremony on Friday, September 20 to honor those who were held as prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. This event is open to the public.Chapla...more
UPCOMING ARANSAS COUNTY VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM
September 17, 2019(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Aransas County and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Keep Aransas County Beautiful (KACB) to offer Aransas County Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP)...more
Texas GLO announces first two regional public hearings for mitigation funds
September 17, 2019(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will conduct the first two regional public hearings to seek input on the use of $4,297,189,00 in funding for mitigation projects in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey as well as 2015 and 2016 Floods. The GLO will directly administer...more
TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME RESIDENTS EMBARK ON HONOR FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON D.C.
September 13, 2019(FLORESVILLE)—Last weekend, two of our Texas State Veterans Home residents embarked on a Trip of a Lifetime through Honor Flight Austin with a flight to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor. Residents of Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home, U.S. Army...more
Homeowner Assistance Program announces major milestone
September 11, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) is announcing it has reached a major milestone with application levels in many counties achieving full subscription, meaning applications in those counties now outnumber available funds. This success of marketing and out...more
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE ANNOUNCES CONTRACTOR FOR ROLLOVER PASS CLOSURE
September 06, 2019(GALVESTON)—Today, the Texas General Land Office announced the award of contract for the closure of Rollover Pass, Bolivar Peninsula to Brizo Construction, LLC. The notice to proceed will be issued on September 9th, 2019. Fencing is expected to be installed by the end of September. ...more
CMR BUSH EXTENDS HANDS ON TEXAS HISTORY EXPERIENCE TO HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS
September 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced a unique opportunity for homeschool students to participate in an exclusive hands on Texas history experience right here at the Texas General Land Office. Join the Texas General Land Office as we explore history up close. Tra...more
COMMISSIONER BUSH VISITS LIBERTY ISD SCHOOLS AND BOOKMOBILE
September 03, 2019(LIBERTY)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Liberty ISD’s treasured “Bookmobile,” along with Liberty Middle School and Liberty Elementary School as a part of his year of education initiative. "Liberty ISD is a remarkable example of Texas' t...more
CMR GEORGE P. BUSH EXPERIENCES UP CLOSE LOOK AT LONE STAR COLLEGE PROGRAMS
September 03, 2019(HOUSTON)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Lone Star College-Kingwood where he toured the school along with many of the latest state-of-the-art equipment and programs offered to students enrolled at the Process Technology Center. With everchanging tec...more
EXPANSION GRANT AWARDED TO COASTAL BEND TEXAS STATE CEMETERY
September 03, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs grant to expand the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas. The VA has awarded the VLB a grant of $1,966,125 for 100 perc...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: CMR GEORGE P. BUSH TO VISIT LONE STAR COLLEGE
August 30, 2019(HOUSTON)—On Tuesday, September 3, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush will visit Lone Star College as a part of his Year of Education initiative. Commissioner Bush will tour multiple programs that highlight the latest technology and critical skill set...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: COMMISSIONER BUSH VISITS LIBERTY ISD SCHOOLS AND BOOKMOBILE
August 30, 2019(LIBERTY)—On Tuesday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be visiting Liberty ISD’s treasured “Bookmobile,” along with Liberty Middle School and Liberty Elementary School as a part of his Year of Education initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush will tour the in...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 29, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for A1C Ronald Padget Benoto. Born on No...more
AN AMERICAN HERO FROM THE GREAT CITY OF HOUSTON
August 29, 2019(HOUSTON)—Last weekend, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush was joined by Veterans from all over the nation to honor Medal of Honor recipient, Lance Corporal Richard Anderson. 50 years ago to the very day, “Tex,” as Anderson is endearingly called by friends and f...more
CMR BUSH TEACHES TEXAS HISTORY AT STORM AND HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
August 23, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited 7th grade students at Incarnate Word Academy as part of his Year of Education Initiative. Commissioner Bush started off the school year by teaching an interactive Texas History Map lesson on cotton, cattle and...more
Cmr. George P. Bush statement on HUD issuance of federal rules for mitigation funds
August 23, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released mandatory rules for the use of more than $4.3 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for mitigation projects. These funds were appropriated b...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 22, 2019(KILLEEN)—Bush announced that on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for ADJAR David Lee Boone. Born on March 14, 1954, Mr. Boone served in the United States Nav...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: VIETNAM MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPENT REMEMBERANCE CEREMONY
August 20, 2019(HOUSTON )—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for ADJAR David Lee Boone. Born...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE COASTAL BEND TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 20, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, August 21th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private First Class Willi...more
CMR BUSH TEACHES TEXAS HISTORY AT STORM AND HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
August 20, 2019(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited 4th grade students Hillcrest and Storm Elementary Schools as part of his Year of Education Initiative. Commissioner Bush kicked off the school year by teaching an interactive Texas History Map lesson on cotton, cattle and railways using replica...more
Cmr. George P. Bush requests disaster recovery declaration for RGV flooding
August 16, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced he sent a letter to Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), requesting a disaster recovery designation to congressional appropriations of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for the June 20...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces project application now available for communities most impacted by 2016 flooding events
August 16, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging communities impacted by the 2016 flooding events to submit applications for $19 million in reallocated Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. Applications for acquisition and/or demolition of real propert...more
NEXT GEN WARRIOR: SUCCESS AFTER SERVICE
August 15, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced the launch of Next Gen Warrior, a new series formed as part of the ongoing Voices of Veterans oral history program. The program’s mission is to provide inspiration for Iraq and Afghanistan era Veterans as they step off...more
SAVE THE DATE: SIGN UP FOR THE ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH FALL COAST WIDE CLEANUP
August 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the Annual Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup will take place at thirty different locations coast wide across Texas. Volunteers can sign up at www.texasadoptabeach.org...more
COMMISSIONER BUSH ANNOUNCES TARRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT APPROVAL OF LAND FOR 10TH NURSING HOME
August 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement announcing the Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court unanimous vote to approve the donation 12 acres of property for the creation of the Texas Veterans Land Board’s 10th Vetera...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: PURPLE HEART DAY CEREMONY
August 06, 2019(FLORESVILLE)—On Wednesday, August 7, the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home will host a Purple Heart Day Ceremony honoring the brave men and women who have been wounded in combat fighting for our nation and freedom. Residents, family members, staff and guests ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush statement in response to HUD announcement regarding mitigation funds
August 05, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will soon publish Federal Register notices for disaster mitigation funds. The first notice will include funds for Texas, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, California, Missouri and Ge...more
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “MAIL DROP: MAIL FOR VETS” PROGRAM
August 01, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commission George P. Bush announced the launch of “Mail Drop” a new program geared towards creating community engagement with Veterans in the Texas State Veterans Homes run by the Veterans Land Board. The program will begin with a trial run in the Lamun-Lusk-Sa...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces GLO amendment reallocating $13 million to housing in Harris County
July 26, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fifth amendment to the state action plan for the 2016 flood events is posted for public comment. This amendment modifies Harris County’s method of distribution regarding the line item for the city of Houston by reallocating $13,1...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
July 25, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Mr. Melvin Harry Klingbeil. Born in Janu...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: RICHARD A. ANDERSON TEXAS VETERAN HOME NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
July 24, 2019(HOUSTON)—The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home is now accepting applications for Veterans to live in the brand-new, well accommodating Veterans home. The home was built specifically to assist and care for the brave men and women who served our country. The Richard A. Anderson h...more
CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES LIVING SHORELINE WORKSHOPS ALONG THE COAST
July 24, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO), in partnership with Allen Engineering and Science, will offer a series of workshops on the use of living shorelines. These shorelines serve as alternatives to traditional erosion ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush urges Texans to monitor warnings, prepare for severe weather
July 10, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush urged Texans to take heed of severe weather warnings, know their risk and be prepared. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is continuing to monitor a tropical disturbance over the Gulf of Mexico with a 90 percent chance of depression formation in the nex...more
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD WEBSITE
July 04, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the launch of the new Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) website. The redesigned website allows the VLB to efficiently and effectively serve Texas Veterans and their families by placing information only a click away...more
TIME CHANGE: VLB TO HOST TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR IN LUBBOCK ON JULY 13TH
July 01, 2019(LUBBOCK)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Lubbock VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state in 2019...more
COMMISSIONER BUSH VISITS TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
June 27, 2019(ROSENBURG)—ROSENBURG, TX – Yesterday, June 26, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush toured Texas State Technical College Fort Bend Campus. The tour included highlights from various program areas where the college trains students to perform skills needed for empl...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Lubbock on July 13th
June 24, 2019(LUBBOCK)—LUBBOCK - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Lubbock VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the sta...more
MEDIA ADVISORY: SCULPTURE UNVEILING CEREMONY
June 24, 2019(MCALLEN)—The Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home announced plans to celebrate Independence Day with the unveiling ceremony of an Iwo Jima Raising the Flag sculpture. This intricate piece was carved out of wood six years ago by Harry James, a 101 year-old Navy veteran, and was donated to the State Vet...more
Media Advisory - Warrior Weekend Event and Cookout
June 17, 2019(TEMPLE)—The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home announced our Veterans participation in Beyond the Battlefield/The Tiegen Foundation’s “Warrior Weekend”, on Friday, June 21, 2019. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home...more
Media Advisory - Warrior Weekend Event and Cookout
June 17, 2019(TEMPLE)—The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home announced our Veterans participation in Beyond the Battlefield/The Tiegen Foundation’s “Warrior Weekend”, on Friday, June 21, 2019. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for James Leon Rimmer to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
June 13, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for James Leon Rimmer. Born in July of 1952, James Leon Rimmer served in the United States...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for SP4. Thomas Joe Quinn to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
June 13, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4. Thomas Joe Quinn. Born in January of 1944, Thomas Joe Quinn served in the United Sta...more
Cmr. George P. Bush calls on Texans to plan today for pet preparedness in case of disaster June is National Pet Preparedness Month
June 10, 2019(AUSTIN)—This June, in observance of National Pet Preparedness Day Month, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is urging Texans to plan for the whole family, including pets, when preparing for severe weather. “Hurricane Harvey devastated communities and left thousands of pets in nee...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: It shouldn’t take a second act of Congress to get mitigation funds moving
May 31, 2019(AUSTIN)—As the 2019 Hurricane Season begins, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is once again calling on acting White House chief of staff and current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, Mick Mulvaney, to lift the logjam obstructing $4.3 billion in mitigation funds owed to Texas. In a secon...more
Cmr. George P. Bush to all Texans: Hurricane Season 2019 starts Saturday
May 30, 2019(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging all Texans to prepare for the 2019 Hurricane Season, which begins Saturday, June 1 and runs through November 30, 2019. “Every Texan should prepare for hurricane and storm season,” said Commissioner Bush. “As we all ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush Touts Successful 86th Session for Disaster Recovery Efforts
May 29, 2019(AUSTIN)—Following the completion of the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is touting passage of several bills improving our state’s disaster recovery process, including many priorities recommended by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) in its a...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
May 29, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SSG. Mary Lynne Werner. Born in July of 1951, Mary Lynne Werner served...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Harlingen on June 8th
May 28, 2019(MISSION)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the VA Health Care Center at Harlingen. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the...more
Cmr. George P. Bush issues statement in support of bipartisan resolution by Sen. Carol Alvarado, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Dade Phelan
May 24, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued a statement supporting Senate Resolution 816, which was passed unanimously by the Texas Senate today, and House Resolution 2109. The resolution was joint authored by Carol Alvarado and Lois Kolkhorst in the Senate and Rep. Dade P...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
May 23, 2019(MISSION)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Apolonio Leyva. Leyva is not expected to have anyone attend his fune...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces results of joint flood mitigation study with Texas A&M University at Galveston
May 21, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Texas announced results from a recently completed joint study conducted by the Texas General Land Office and the Texas A&M University at Galveston. The study evaluated the economic impacts of a coastal barrier system, estimated impacts on flood insur...more
CLYDE W. COSPER TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
May 17, 2019(BONHAM)—The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home is hosting a Memorial Day event, Monday, May 27th, honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty. The community is invited to join the home for a special Memorial Day ceremony. Dr. Diego R...more
Cmr. George P. Bush Applauds Bipartisan Group of U.S. House Members for Joining the Call for Release of Disaster Funds
May 16, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner applauded Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Randy Weber (TX-14), Brian Babin (TX-36), Kevin Brady (TX-08), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), John Carter (TX-31), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Joe Cunningham (SC-01), Bill Flores (TX-17), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR...more
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
May 15, 2019(MISSION)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for PFC David W...more
Cmr. George P. Bush statement regarding $46.4 million in recovery funds for three South Texas and Rio Grande Valley Counties
May 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) issuance of $46,400,000 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for Cameron, Hidalgo and Jim Wells Count...more
WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
May 14, 2019(TYLER)—The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home is pleased to invited the community to a Memorial Day event, Monday, May 27th, honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty. Attendance is estimated to be around 200 -300. The cere...more
VETERAN FUNDRAISING ART EXHIBITION
May 13, 2019(AMARILLO)—The Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home is pleased to invite the community to our art exhibition, raising funds for the Home. The fundraising event will include live performances by West Texas A&M University School of Music as well as hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Casual attire is request...more
The Alamo launches new tour ‘Weapons of the Alamo’
May 13, 2019(SAN ANTONIO)—The Alamo is happy to announce the launch of a brand new, living historybased tour called, “Weapons of the Alamo.” This will be the first living history-based tour at the Alamo. The Weapons of the Alamo tour will teach visitors abou...more
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON
May 13, 2019(EL PASO)—On Friday, May 24th, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home will host a special Memorial Day event honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty. Residents, family members, staff and guests will join together for a formal ceremony followed by a luncheon. Around ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush calls on Texans to plan for pet disaster preparedness
May 10, 2019(AUSTIN)—In observance of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 11, today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is urging Texans to plan for the whole family, including pets, when preparing for severe weather. “Hurricane Harvey devastated communities and lef...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds U.S. Senators for introducing the Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Funding Act
May 10, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner applauded U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) for introducing the Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Funding Act. According to the official press release, "The bill direc...more
CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED IN CALHOUN COUNTY
May 09, 2019(PORT LAVACA)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Vessel Turn-In program provided by the Texas General Land Office will be offered in Calhoun county on June 4th, 5th and 6th. “Vessels, if not disposed of properly, can be detrimental to our coast,R...more
THE ALAMO CELEBRATES PRESERVATION MONTH WITH THE PAST REVEALED
May 08, 2019(SAN ANTONIO)—May is Preservation Month, and the Alamo is giving the public an inside look into the preservation work taking place on the iconic Church and Long Barrack with a new tour, The Past Revealed. Inspired by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s #ThisPlaceMatters campaign, The Past Re...more
COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO SHOW OFF THEIR HOT RODS FOR VETERANS
May 08, 2019(BIG SPRING)—On May 11th, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will celebrate Texas Veterans by hosting a hot rod/car show event. The community is invited to bring out their hot rods and classics alike as we join together to celebrate our Veterans of the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez T...more
CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF MATAGORDA VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM
May 08, 2019(MATAGORDA)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the Vessel Turn-In program offered in Matagorda, Texas. The total number of vessels turned in from both Matagorda and Sargent, Texas tallied 26 vessels for a total of 45 gallons of fuel/oil collecte...more
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE ACQUIRES AND CONSERVES ATLAS OF MAPS MADE BY CAPTAIN ZEBULON M. PIKE
May 07, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records, as part of the agency’s Save Texas History Program, acquired and conserved an important atlas of six printed maps created by U.S. Army Captain Zebulon M. Pike. Published in 18...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces hurricane preparedness public outreach campaign
May 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has begun a preparedness public outreach initiative to encourage Texans to be prepared and stay prepared for hurricane season, which begins June 1. The outreach coincides with FEMA's National Hurric...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces GLO amendment reallocating $19 million for flood mitigation projects for communities most impacted by 2016 floods
May 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth amendment to the state action plan for the 2016 flood events has been posted for public comment. This amendment reallocates $19 million from the planning activities to instead be used to fund acquisition and/or demolition of real pro...more
CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THIRD ANNUAL CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM
May 06, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the Vessel Turn-In program offered in Corpus Christi. The total number of vessels turned in tallied 66 with approximately 80 gallons of waste oil on board (which was recovered for proper disposal). In addition, 31 boat trailers...more
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR GULF STATE COASTAL PROJECTS
May 03, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office has received $46,313,471.21 in federal grant funding from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) to further support restoration of the Texas shoreline. "The revenue from GOMESA is crucial to enhanci...more
VLB TO HOST TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR IN HOUSTON ON MAY 11TH
May 01, 2019(MISSION)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Houston Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout th...more
Cmr. George P. Bush encouraging Texans to save this weekend with the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
April 24, 2019(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to take advantage of the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday this weekend to be ready in case a natural disaster strikes such as hurricanes, storms, flooding, wildfires and tornadoes. This year's holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. ...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
April 24, 2019(MISSION)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Jack Calvin Burchfield. Born in December of 1938, Burchfield...more
Cmr. Bush speaks at Financial Literacy Conference in Mcallen Texas
April 18, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today,Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bushspoke at Educational Service District Region One’s Financial Literacy Conference to students learning about the importance of the value of a dollar and how finance works. Earlier this year, Commissioner Bush dedicated 2019 to “A Conver...more
Cmr. Bush announces results of 2019 Coastal Spring Cleanup
April 17, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the 2019 Coastal Spring Cleanup. “The dedication of our community to do more for the environment and the Texas coast is extraordinary,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Despite the threat...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
April 17, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 William Robert Nagel. Nagel served in the United States Arm...more
North Padre Island and Padre Island National Seashore Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Canceled
April 12, 2019(AUSTIN)—Following the drowning of a King High School student on Whitecap Beach, the Texas General Land Office has announced the cancelation of Saturday’s cleanup for the neighboring Padre Island National Seashore and North Padre Island/Padre Balli Park beaches. As authorities attempt to recover ...more
Veterans at Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veteran Home receive Thrill of Flight experience
April 12, 2019(BIG SPRING)—On Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation will be taking three Air Force Veterans from Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home up in the air to experience the thrill of flight by riding in the cockpit of a Boeing Stearman, the airplane used to train military aviators in ...more
Community encouraged to show off their hot rods for Veterans
April 08, 2019(BIG SPRING)—On May 11th, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will celebrate Texas Veterans by hosting a hot rod/car show event. The community is invited to bring out their hot rods and classics alike as we join together to celebrate our Veterans of the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez T...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
April 08, 2019(BIG SPRING)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SSGT Alan Fredrick Zumbrun. Born in June of 1944, Zumbrun served in...more
Sam Houston conquers all in 2019 Top Texan Tournament
April 08, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winner of the 2019 Top Texan Tournament, with Sam Houston reclaiming his title after two consecutive wins in 2016 and 2017. “I’m pleased to announce that Sam Houston has earned enough votes to be crown...more
Cmr. Bush Awards up to 1.8 Million in Grant Funding for Coastal Projects
April 05, 2019(BIG SPRING)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office is awarding up to $1.8 million in grant funding for coastal projects in your area. Three workshops will be held to provide information on the coastal grant program and allow potential applicants to d...more
Texas State Veterans Cemetery Staffing Transition
April 05, 2019(BIG SPRING)—The Veterans Land Board (VLB) has previously contracted with a vendor to conduct the day to day operations of our four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries. Under the direction of Commissioner Bush and our Cemetery Director Eric Brown, the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries have exponentially grown and con...more
Cmr. Bush announces winners for Adopt-A-Beach 2019 art contest
April 05, 2019(BIG SPRING)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the 23rd Annual Adopt-A-Beach "Treasures of the Texas Coast" Children's Art Contest winners. This year, over 3,900 students entered their artwork. The grand prize winner, selected from the 40 overall winners, was Grace Wimberley, a 5th grader ...more
Gunter Middle School students and teachers work to conserve historic county map at the Texas General Land Office
April 04, 2019(GUNTER, TX)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement, applauding Gunter Middle School 7th graders for their dedication to Saving Texas History and their work to help conserve a historic map at the Texas General Land Office. After attending a Texas history...more
Save the date sign up for the Annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring coast wide cleanup
April 01, 2019(BIG SPRING)—Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the Annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup will take place at twenty-eight different locations coast wide across Texas. Volunteers can sign up at www.texasadoptabea...more
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 29, 2019(BIG SPRING)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for EN2 Bruce David Clements. Clements served in the United States Navy Bra...more
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
March 28, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SGT Andrew Cavazos Ybarra. Ybarra served in the United States Air F...more
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 22, 2019(BIG SPRING)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Jack Dillard Richardson. Born in July of 1947, Richardson serve...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Amendment 3 to State Action Plan is posted for public comment
March 22, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush posted Amendment 3 to the $5.676 billion State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how $652 million in additional funds, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop...more
Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration
March 21, 2019(BIG SPRING)—On Friday, March 29th, theLamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Homewill host a Vietnam Veterans Day event at2:00 p.m. The community is invitedto join the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Home as we celebrate our Texas Veterans who honorably served in Vietnam. Veterans will be honored during our Welcome Home ...more
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home Medal of Honor Celebration
March 20, 2019(AMARILLO)—On Monday, March 25th, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will be hosting an event to celebrate National Medal of Honor day. Ussery Roan is excited to host the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum as they bring Charles Roan's Congressional Medal of Honor to the facility. This is the firs...more
Vietnam Veterans Day Recreation and Performance
March 18, 2019(FLORESVILLE)—On Friday, March 29th, the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Day event at 1:30 p.m. including a performance by ReCreation at 2 p.m. The community is invited to join the Frank M. Tejeda Veterans Home as we celebrate our Texas Veterans who honora...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 15, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that TODAY Friday, March 15th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Specialist James Sabatke. Born in March of 1960, Sabatke ...more
Cmr. Bush announces release of 2019 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
March 14, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of the 2019 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, which addresses natural and man-made coastal environments. This Resiliency Plan also recommends 123 projects compiled by the Texas General Land Office coastal team with input from a...more
In response to the Houston Chronicle
March 13, 2019(AUSTIN)—Last week, the Houston Chronicle laid out what it believes to be a story of untold government corruption and secrecy behind the Texas Permanent School Fund. However, much of this so-called “investigation” attempts to prove a thesis rather than informing the community of school f...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds legislative filings in support of recommendations from GLO's Hurricane Harvey: Texas at Risk report
March 11, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush applauded a multitude of bills filed by both members of the Texas Senate and House relating to recommendations from Hurricane Harvey: Texas At Risk, a report released by the Texas General Land Office on the one-year anniversary of landfall. Th...more
Cmr. Bush announces 100th Unaccompanied Veteran exhibit
March 08, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that a display honoring 100 Unaccompanied Veteran Burials at the Texas Veterans Land Board State Veterans Cemeteries will be showcased on Monday, March 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Texas State Capitol Ground Floor Rotunda...more
100th Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 08, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Major Lee Shotwell Jr., a United States A...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces interagency agreement with The Texas A&M University System for flood planning study
March 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has approved an interagency agreement with The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) to coordinate a planning study entitled "Measuring, Mapping, and Managing Flood Risk in Texas." "Having accurate informat...more
Save the date - sign up for the annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring coast wide cleanup
March 06, 2019(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the Annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup will take place at twenty-seven different locations coast wide across Texas. Volunteers can sign up at www.texasadoptabeach.org or...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces 4th annual Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament
March 05, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program's 4th Annual Top Texan Tournament has begun. "Our fourth annual Top Texan Tournament is a chance to learn more about the men and women who have ...more
K-9 Veterans Day
March 05, 2019(BIG SPRING)—On March 13th, the Texas Veterans Land Board will celebrateK-9 Veterans Day. We are excited to invite the community to join us at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home to partake in festivities. This event is a great opportunity for the community to come together with their K-9 and cele...more
Texas State Veterans Home Visits Berkner High School Junior ROTC Group Service Learning Project
March 04, 2019(BONHAM)—On February 15, 2019 the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home located in Bonham, Texas had the opportunity to attend the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps service learning project at Berkner High School. The Berkner High School Junior ROTC group invited our Veteran res...more
GLO posts amendment to Regional Housing Guidelines for Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program for public comment period
March 01, 2019(AUSTIN)—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 u...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces launch of Homeowner Reimbursement Program
February 28, 2019(AUSTIN)—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 Rec...more
The Alamo to host a lecture with historians from Mexico and the U.S. on the convergence of cultures in the Texas Revolution
February 28, 2019(SAN ANTONIO)—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...more
The Alamo to host live music festival on March 3
February 28, 2019(SAN ANTONIO)—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 ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Homeowner Reimbursement Program office locations in advance of application release
February 26, 2019(AUSTIN)—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 damag...more
The Alamo honors the Gonzales 32 on March 1
February 26, 2019(SAN ANTONIO)—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 joi...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds HUD's approval of Amendment 2 to GLO's State Action Plan
February 25, 2019(AUSTIN)— 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 addition...more
The Alamo to host 13 days of special events for Commemoration, Feb. 23 – March 6
February 22, 2019(SAN ANTONIO)—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. Our commemoration programming include...more
Texas General Land Office selects projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management program
February 21, 2019(AUSTIN)—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 ...more
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
February 21, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Specialist Hugh Gary Bryan, a United States SP5 Army Veteran. S...more
Cmr. George P. Bush encourages homeowners to begin gathering documents for Homeowner Reimbursement Program
February 21, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Homeowner Reimbursement Program will be beginning the application process Feb. 28, 2019. In advance of the application release date, Commissioner Bush is encouraging potential applicants to visit the website, Recovery.Texas.gov/HRP, to lear...more
Cmr. Bush announces results of 2019 Coastal Bend winter cleanup
February 21, 2019(PORT ARANSAS)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the 2019 Coastal Bend Winter Cleanup. “The can-do Texas spirit cannot be stopped,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Despite the bitter cold and fierce wind, 432 volunteers joined together and remo...more
Cmr. Bush announces results of 2019 South Padre Island winter cleanup
February 21, 2019(SOUTH PADRE )—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the 2019 South Padre Island Winter Cleanup. “The can-do Texas spirit cannot be stopped,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Despite the bitter cold and fierce wind, 303 volunteers joined together an...more
Cmr. Bush announces Galveston seawall beach restoration award
February 21, 2019(GALVESTON)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Galveston Seawall Beach and Dune Habitat Restoration project received the “Best Restored Beaches in America for 2018 award” from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). The Galveston Seawall Restora...more
Time is running out... Hurricane Harvey survivors remaining in FEMA-funded Temporary Housing Units need to submit rent reduction requests before Feb. 25th deadline
February 20, 2019(AUSTIN)—Hurricane Harvey survivors currently living in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded temporary housing units (THUs) who wish to remain in their units past Feb. 25, 2019, will be required to begin paying rent after that date. Households that cannot afford Fair Market Rent may have their ...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Corpus Christi on March 16th
February 12, 2019(CORPUS CHRISTI)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Corpus Christi VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state...more
Coastal Texas Study public comments to be reviewed and incorporated
February 08, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, February 8, 2019, the United States Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Lars Zetterstrom and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announce the closure of the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study (Coastal Texas Study) public comment peri...more
100th Birthday Celebration for Leola Shamburger
February 05, 2019(TYLER)—On Wednesday, February 6th, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday party at 5:30pm for one of their residents, Mrs. Leola Shamburger. In 2013, Mrs. Shamburger moved into Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home after the passing of her husband, US Army Staff ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds Governor Abbott, Texas Congressional Leaders urging OMB to pass mitigation funding rules
February 05, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner applauded a letter authored by Governor Greg Abbott, Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, and the Houston Congressional Delegation, led by Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22), urging acting Office of Management and Budget (OM...more
Save the date: Sign up for the Coastal Bend Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup
February 04, 2019(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help clean our beaches on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup takes place at beaches across our state in need of your help. Volunteers can sign up to participate at one of the locations at www.texasadoptabeac...more
Hurricane Harvey survivors living in temporary housing unit should make a plan to rent or buy
January 30, 2019(AUSTIN)— Hurricane Harvey survivors living in temporary housing units (THUs) provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) need to solidify their housing plans leading up to Feb. 25. Those who continue to meet FEMA eligibility requirements may b...more
John Tyler High School JR ROTC to visit Veteran Home
January 30, 2019(TYLER)—On Thursday, January 31st, the Veterans at the Watkins-Logan Veterans Home will be having lunch with the John Tyler High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). More than twenty members of the JROTC will attend tomorrow’s event where they will hav...more
Cmr. George P. Bush sends President Donald J. Trump letter requesting help getting mitigation rules approved by HUD and OMB
January 30, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced he sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting help getting rules for Texas' Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) mitigation funding approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and t...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
January 25, 2019(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Joseph Walker, a United States Air Force Veteran. Central Texas St...more
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Disabled American Veterans Chapter Recognition Lunch
January 25, 2019(AMARILLO)—Today the Ussery Roan State Veterans Home located in Amarillo, Texas announced that they have received their latest piece of innovative technology - a Snoezelen machine for the benefit of their veterans. The Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home has been able to purchase a Snoeze...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces freeze on VLB loans for federal employees
January 24, 2019(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that due to the federal government shutdown, the Veterans Land Board unanimously voted to place a freeze on loan payments for federal employees who are Veterans and hold a home or land loan with the Veterans Land Board. To be eligible, Veteran...more
Save the Date: Sign Up for the Coastal Bend Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup
January 11, 2019(KILLEEN)—Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help clean our beaches on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup takes place at beaches across our state in need of your help. Volunteers can sign up to participate at one of the locations at www.texasadoptabeac...more
Save the Date: Sign Up for the South Padre Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup
January 11, 2019(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for South Padre Islands’ 22nd Annual Winter Texan Beach cleanup on Friday, February 8, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup takes place at one of Texas’ most popular tourist beaches in need of some TLC. Volunteers ...more
Cmr. Bush: Coastal Texas Study public comment period extended despite government shutdown
January 08, 2019(KILLEEN)—This evening, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the public comment period for the coastal Texas Study has been extended for an additional 30 days, undeterred by the continuing government shutdown. “I am pleased to announce that despite the govern...more
Cmr. George P. Bush sends letter to OMB calling for rule approval for mitigation funding
January 02, 2019(AUSTIN)—On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush sent a letter to Director Mick Mulvaney calling for Office of Management & Budget (OMB) approval of rules for $4.383 billion in mitigation funding appropriated to Texas by Congress in February of 2018. These funds were alloca...more
2018
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
December 27, 2018(KILLEEN)—Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronnie Leroy Newcomer, a United States Army Vete...more
Cmr. Bush Releases Guiding Principles for Coastal Texas Study
December 22, 2018(AUSTIN)— Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of six guiding principles to help guide the process of developing the draft Coastal Texas Study. “As we move forward with the draft Coastal Texas Study proposal, it is important for us to remember the...more
Cmr. George P. Bush calls on Sec. Ben Carson to ensure recovery efforts continue in case of a government shutdown
December 21, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush asked U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to ensure uninterrupted processing of ongoing Hurricane Harvey rebuilding funds in the case of a federal government shutdown. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is the sta...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds kickoff of construction for first Homeowner Assistance Program homes
December 21, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced construction on the first two homes to be rebuilt under the Homeowner Assistance Program has begun in Rockport and Victoria. Construction is commencing on the first homes to be approved less than a month after the application process began. "Hurricane Har...more
Commissioner Bush: Placement of levee on or along beach favored
December 15, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced his support of the levee proposed by the Coastal Texas Study on or along the beach. The Coastal Texas Study is an important step in the effort to reduce the risk along the Texas coast from dangerous storm surges and other threats. “T...more
The Alamo to host ceremony on Dec. 15 for National Wreaths Across America Day
December 14, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—On Saturday, Dec. 15th, the Alamo will host a joint wreath-laying ceremony with Wreaths Across America, in participation with National Wreaths Across America Day. The Alamo is honored to take part in this national event, which will include more than 1,400 other ceremonies happening simultaneously ...more
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Coastal Bend hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
December 14, 2018(COASTAL BEND)—Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor and re...more
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
December 14, 2018(ABELINE)—Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor an...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces results of Regional Planning Studies Survey
December 11, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) results of a regional planning studies survey, which closed Sept. 14 after gathering 189 responses from citizens, local officials, councils of government and river authorities in communities impacted by Hurrica...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces application for Homeowner Assistance Program now open in all eligible Harvey affected counties
December 03, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance Program is now available in all eligible Hurricane Harvey affected counties. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $1.098 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (...more
Cmr. Bush announces 23rd annual Treasures of the Texas Coast children's art contest
December 03, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Temporary Housing Unit sales program for eligible Hurricane Harvey survivors
November 28, 2018(AUSTIN)—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...more
Cmr. George P. Bush Announces Extension of Temporary Housing Program for Hurricane Harvey Survivors
November 28, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 ...more
Give A Gift that Saves Texas History
November 27, 2018(AUSTIN)—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...more
Cmr. George P. Bush Announces Winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest
November 27, 2018(AUSTIN)—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,...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces regional Homeowner Assistance Program office locations in advance of application release dates
November 19, 2018(AUSTIN)—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...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Amendment 2 to State Action Plan is posted for public comment
November 19, 2018(MISSION, TX)—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 all...more
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery
November 18, 2018(MISSION, TX)—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...more
Cmr. Bush on sunset committee vote to adopt School Land Board staff report
November 14, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 ...more
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home to salute World War II veteran Doyle Taylor on 100th birthday
November 14, 2018(BONHAM, TX)—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 Stat...more
Behind the scenes look: Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home
October 30, 2018(HOUSTON)—The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home is set to open in the spring of 2019. On Friday, October 26th, 2018 Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush led a behind the scenes tour to give the public a first look at the progress made on this exciting development in our community. The ...more
General Land Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Release Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement
October 29, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announce the release of the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement, a milestone in the effort to reduce the risk along the T...more
Cmr. George P. Bush calls on Texas Congressional Delegation to support request for mitigation funding flexibility to improve recovery efforts
October 24, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced he sent a letter to the Texas Congressional Delegation requesting support for his request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for greater flexibility in the rules governing $4.383 billion in Community Development Block...more
GLO posts draft Regional Housing Guidelines for Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program for mandatory comment period
October 19, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the final four of six draft Regional Housing Guidelines for the Homeowner Assistance Program for a federally mandated 30-day public comment period. The first two Regional Housing Guidelines released were the...more
Historic News: Alamo Plan Finalized
October 18, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the San Antonio City Council voted in favor of approving the Alamo plaza lease agreement and closing the streets in front of the Alamo. This decision marks the final vote by the City of San Antonio and State of Tex...more
GLO posts first set of draft Regional Housing Guidelines for Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program for mandatory comment period
October 12, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the first two of six draft Regional Housing Guidelines for the Homeowner Assistance Program for a federally mandated 30-day public comment period. The first two Regional Housing Guidelines being released are...more
Cmr. Bush sends Harris County and Houston Local Plans for Hurricane Harvey housing recovery funds to HUD for approval
October 12, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)— Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush submitted Amendment 1 to the State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery, which includes local plans detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $2.3 billion in direct allocations for Harris County and the City of Houston, to the U.S. Department...more
Over 5000 volunteers work to keep Texas beaches clean
October 11, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the 2018 Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup. “The can-do Texas spirit cannot be stopped,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Despite the first postponement in Adopt-A-Beach history and the potent...more
Cmr. Bush applauds San Antonio Planning Commission and Historic and Design Review Commission vote of approval on Alamo plan
October 10, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement following the San Antonio Planning Commission and Historic and Design Review Commission voted in favor of closing streets surrounding the Alamo complex, conceptual approval of the Alamo Plan design goal...more
GLO announces approval of Regional Councils of Government Methods of Distribution for local recovery funds
October 08, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has approved all nine methods of distribution (MODs) proposed by regional Councils of Governments' (COGs) for $276 million in Hurricane Harvey recovery funds for the buyout and acquisition program and $413 mi...more
Texas Independence Trail Endorses Alamo Plan
October 08, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Independence Trail’s endorsement of the Alamo plan. The Texas Heritage Trails Program (THTP) is the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning heritage tourism initiative. ...more
State of Texas and City of San Antonio Reach Historic Lease Agreement for Alamo Preservation Plan
October 04, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after announcing the lease language agreed to by the State of Texas and City of San Antonio. The lease allows the State of Texas to operate and manage the Alamo premises for 50-years, rent free, with the option of two 25...more
Comment Period Ends Saturday for Harris County and Houston Local Plans for Hurricane Harvey Housing Recovery Funds
October 02, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is reminding those interested that the federally-mandated 30-day public comment period for Amendment 1 to the State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery, which includes local plans detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $2.3 billion in dire...more
Alamo Executive Committee Resolution Signed by Commissioner George P. Bush & Mayor Nirenberg
October 02, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after signing a joint resolution with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg approving the Alamo Master Plan. The Alamo plan now moves forward, with the State of Texas and City of San Antonio enterin...more
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Clean Up This Weekend
October 01, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the 2018 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup will be held this weekend, Saturday, October 6th. With an overwhelming number of RSVP responses, Texans have answered the call to clean up our coastline. "Despite postp...more
Cmr. Bush Secures FEMA Funding for three Corpus Area Beach Restoration Projects
September 28, 2018(Corpus Christi)— Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement announcing the restoration of three Corpus Christi beaches affected by Hurricane Harvey. The restoration projects are funded largely by grants from FEMA. Corpus Christi North Beach, Sylvan Beach, and Rockport Beach w...more
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen Receives VA Grant Completely Funding Expansion and Improvements
September 25, 2018(KILLEEN)—Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs grant fully funding the Central Texas State Cemetery expansion and improvements project in Killeen. The VA has awarded the VLB a grant of $2,650,880 for 100 perce...more
GLO Recipient of Three Communicator Awards for the 2017 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
September 25, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement announcing the General Land Office as a winner of the 24th Annual Communicator Awards by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. The General Land Office was among the recipients of three awards for the 2017 Texas Coastal R...more
Cmr George P. Bush Meets With India Consul General Dr. Anupam Ray
September 18, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the statement below following his meeting with Dr. Anupam Ray, Consul General of India. The United States and India have enjoyed a strategic partnership for over 70 years. The two nations have a shared interest in global security, stab...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Votes in Favor of 10th State Veteran Home
September 14, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman GeorgeP. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Veterans Land Board's unanimous vote to approve the process of planning, designing, constructing, furnishing, equipping and operating a new Texas State Veterans Home in the Dallas Metroplex area....more
Alamo Executive Committee Resolution Signed by Commissioner George P. Bush
September 13, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after signing the Executive Committee resolution to finalize the Alamo Plan, calling upon San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg to add his signature to the final document. "I would like to thank the committed members of the Alamo ...more
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Clean Up Postponed
September 12, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the 2018 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup will be postponed until October 6th. With an overwhelming number of RSVP responses, Texans have answered the call to clean up our coastline. In the interest of safety, the Genera...more
Cmr George P. Bush Urges Texans to Monitor Warnings, Prepare for Severe Weather
September 12, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush urged Texans to take heed of severe weather warnings, know their risk and be prepared. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is continuing to monitor several potential weather formations threatening the U.S., including a tropical disturbance over the Gulf of Mex...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Remarks at SBOE Social Studies Hearing
September 07, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released remarks for the record at the State Board of Education hearing on the proposed Texas social studies curriculum. The changes suggest removing the Travis letter and the word "heroic" from descriptions of the Alamo defenders, fro...more
Texas GLO announces public comment period for Harris County and City of Houston Local Plans
September 07, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced posting of the local plans for Harris County and the City of Houston as Amendment 1 to the State Action Plan for the federally mandated 30-day comment period. The State Action Plan was originally approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and U...more
Cmr Bush: SBOE Committee Recommendation to Remove Travis "Victory or Death" Letter Dilutes Heroic Story of Alamo Defenders from Texas History Curriculum
September 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—On Thursday, Texas Monthly reported that the State Board of Education Social Studies TEKS Streamlining Work Groups recommended deleting Alamo commander, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis' stirring "Victory or Death" letter calling for reinforcements during the 1836 siege from the state curriculum. Tex...more
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
September 05, 2018(CORPUS CHRISTI)—Tuesday, September 11th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private John Anthony Piercey, a United States Army Veteran. Private Piercey served in the Army from April 23rd, 1976, to March 14th, 1977. Coastal...more
Cmr. Bush Applauds Alamo Management Committee Unanimous Vote to Approve Alamo Plan
September 04, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the below statement following the Alamo Management Committee's unanimous passage of the Alamo plan. The management committee has provided day to day oversight of the development of the Alamo plan and is comprised of representatives appointed by the S...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest
August 31, 2018(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your community is worth saving?"...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Applauds Advancement of Alamo Plan
August 31, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee voted in favor of advancing the preservation and restoration plan for the Alamo complex. "Today's vote by the Citizens Advisory Committee is an encouraging step forward in our ...more
Public Invited to Celebration of WWII Army Veteran Roy Mauldin's 100th Birthday
August 29, 2018(BIG SPRING, TX)—Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush and the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home invite the public to attend the centennial birthday of World War II Army Veteran Roy Mauldin. Mr. Mauldin served in the United States Army from September 1940 through October 1945. Entertainment will be...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces comment period for amendment to allow new construction using previously released Hurricane Harvey recovery funds
August 28, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the second amendment to the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) $57.8 million action plan for Hurricane Harvey has been posted for public comment. The amendment allows for new construction, in addition to rehabilitation and reconstructio...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Recovery.Texas.gov, the new comprehensive online Housing Recovery resource for communities across Texas
August 27, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce the launch of Recovery.Texas.Gov providing long-term recovery information and resources for individuals and communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. "The GLO is committed to providing the necessary resources and tools to aid indiv...more
Cmr. George P. Bush commemorates 'A Year of Recovery' from Hurricane Harvey
August 25, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush reflected on 'A Year of Recovery' since Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, causing damage and devastation across more than 40,000 miles of Texas. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) was tapped on Sept. 14, 2017, to be the first state agency in history to partn...more
Cmr. George P. Bush leads long-term disaster recovery training to commemorate 'A Year of Recovery' from Hurricane Harvey
August 24, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush hosted a historic inaugural training for local officials from counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. Members of the Texas Association of Regional Councils' Councils of Government (COGs) participated in the training, which was conducted through the Texas...more
Clyde W. Cosper Veterans Home Residents Host Artwork Exhibit
August 24, 2018(BONHAM, TX)—Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush and residents of Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home invite the public to attend a showing of veterans artwork from their five-week "We See You" art program on Saturday, August 25th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The "We See You" art ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush releases "Hurricane Harvey: Texas at Risk"
August 24, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush released a new report capturing lessons learned from the Hurricane Harvey housing assistance mission and making recommendations for how to improve both response and resiliency in future disasters. The report, title Hurricane Harvey: Texas At Risk,...more
Unaccompanied Veteran burials to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
August 22, 2018(AUSTIN)—On Friday, August 24th, 2018, the Costal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct two Unaccompanied Veteran burials for Airman Third Class William L. McKee Jr. and Specialist 5 Toby Cole Pigford. The services for Airman McKee and Sgt. Pigford will be held at Coastal Bend State Ve...more
Texas General Land Office Announces Communications Staff Transition
August 21, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced that Brittany Eck, current Press Secretary for the Texas General Land Office (GLO), has transitioned to the role of Communications Director for the Community Development and Revitalization Program (CDR). Karina Erickson, former Communications Director fo...more
Save the Date and Sign Up for the Coastwide Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup!
August 20, 2018(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are signing up now for the nation's biggest coastal cleanup on Saturday, September 15th. The 2018 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup takes place at 30 sites coast-wide. Volunteers can sign up online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or show up on-site Saturday morning to take...more
Texas General Land Office Hosts Alamo & San Antonio Tricentennial History Symposium
August 20, 2018(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is highlighting the General Land Office's (GLO) 9th Annual Save Texas History Symposium, which will take place at the Menger Hotel and Alamo Hall on September 14-15. The event is titled, San Antonio & the Alamo: Connecting Texas for Three Centurie...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces HUD signing of agreement authorizing GLO access to $5 billion in Hurricane Harvey Housing Recovery
August 17, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson signed a grant agreement officially authorizing the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to begin spending $5.024 billion in Community Development Block Grant - Disa...more
Commissioner George P. Bush to Speak at Ceremony to Return Preserved Alamo Cannon
August 16, 2018(COLLEGE STATION)—A big gun from the battle of the Alamo returns! A yearlong Alamo cannon conservation project kicked off last fall, and conducted by Texas A&M University will reach its historic conclusion Wednesday, Aug. 22 as the Corps of Cadets will perform a ceremonial transition of the last of seven cannons...more
GLO wins award for innovative STORM tracking system developed during Harvey
August 15, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) was awarded the Project Excellence Award by the Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications (TASSCC) for the development of a disaster tracking program during Hurricane Harvey. The award in ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces publication of HUD guidance for additional Harvey long-term housing assistance recovery funds
August 14, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued its guidance for the administration of an additional $652 million award to the state of Texas to help with the long-term recovery following Hurricane Harvey. Th...more
Partners in Recovery: Personal touch brings Houston-area family to recovery finish line
August 13, 2018(AUSTIN)— Today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the survivor story of Rose Pickens from Rosenberg, Texas. Rose's story is also told in the following video created by the Texas General Land Office, which was the first state agency in Texas history to partner with FEMA on the ...more
Commissioner Bush Launches Most Extensive Conservation in Alamo History
August 07, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Alamo Church and Long Barrack will undergo their most extensive conservation in more than a century. The General Land Office (GLO), the agency responsible for the Alamo on behalf of the people of Texas since 2011, has awarded a preservatio...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: GLO awards nearly $50 million to rehabilitate 592 units in five counties
August 01, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced $45,980,638 in disaster recovery funds to rehabilitate, reconstruct and construct affordable multi-family rental housing damaged by Hurricane Harvey. The money is being awarded by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) from $250 million in U.S. De...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds GLO team for "no findings" audit of FEMA housing recovery funds
July 31, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded his team for their outstanding performance in achieving a "no findings" result in a recent audit of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procurement and accounting requirements from the Hurricane Harvey direct housing response. While a "n...more
HUD approves GLO amendment awarding additional $8 million in funds for flood buyouts in Harris County
July 17, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved an amendment awarding $8 million in additional Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for a buyout program in Harris County for repeatedly flo...more
Commissioner Bush encourages communities affected by recent flooding to participate in survey
July 16, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced additional Hurricane Harvey outreach efforts to gather local and regional input for the $137 million Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds available for local, regional and state planning. The outreach by the Texas Gene...more
Cmr. George P. Bush kicks off Multi-family Affordable Rental Property Program with newly released recovery funding
July 11, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced $250 million in available Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help rehabilitate, reconstruct and construct multi-family rental homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. The funding for thi...more
Cmr. George P. Bush statement regarding President Trump's disaster declaration in response to Rio Grande Valley flooding
July 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement in reaction to President Donald J. Trump's issuance of a federal disaster declaration for Hidalgo and Cameron Counties in response to recent significant flooding: "Today President Trump issued a m...more
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers for prioritizing flooding and storm surge mitigation projects In Texas
July 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) prioritizing funding for flood mitigation, storm surge protection and other disaster recovery and resiliency projects in Texas. "As the state of Texas continues to rebuild after Hurric...more
The Alamo Announces Second Alamo Roadshow
July 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—The Alamo will hit the road on Tuesday, July 10 for the second installment of the Alamo Roadshow. The first Alamo Roadshow visited 10 cities in April, ranging from Abilene to Laredo. The roadshow will stop in three cities, inviting Texans to learn about the ongoing preservation work happening at th...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces HUD approval of $5 billion State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey housing recovery
June 25, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved the State Action Plan for $5.024 billion in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey. The approved plan will deliver ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: GLO monitoring current storm conditions, Coastal Texans should be aware of flood conditions and resources
June 21, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the Texas General Land Office team members are working with federal, state and local partners monitoring the ongoing flooding situation throughout several parts of Texas, especially Rio Grande Valley, Coastal Bend, and Southeast Texas. GLO is actively work...more
Commissioner George P. Bush commemorates "Topping Off" of VLB's newest Texas State Veterans Home currently under construction
June 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the most recent milestone in the construction of the ninth Texas State Veterans Home, operated by the Veterans Land Board (VLB), a division of the Texas General Land Office (GLO). The commemorative last steel beam was put into place recently at the V...more
Cmr. George P. Bush awards $35.4 million in funds for flood buyouts in Harris County
June 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the awarding of $35.4 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for Harris County to initiate a buyout program for repeatedly flooded homes in Harris County. The money is being awarded from $57.8 millio...more
Cmr. George P. Bush awards $6.5 million in funds to rebuild rental housing in Rockport damaged by Hurricane Harvey
June 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced $6.5 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help replace damaged and destroyed apartment complexes in Rockport, one of the coastal cities hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey. The money is being awarde...more
GLO and UT partner on remaining housing needs assessment survey for survivors of Hurricane Harvey
June 04, 2018(AUSTIN)—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...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: Let's work together to help Texans prepare for hurricane season
June 01, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 commu...more
Texas General Land Office releases proactive internal audit for modernizing Alamo financial oversight
May 31, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of a proactive internal audit of the Alamo's accounting and financial management - the first of its kind in Alamo history - undertaken by the Texas General Land Office to modernize and reinforce oversight and accountability. The Report on...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $40.2 million in available funding for Texas communities affected by 2016 flooding events
May 30, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of applications for $40.2 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds is to be awarded to non-most impacted counties affected by the 2016 flooding events. The funds will help disaster-impacted...more
Commissioner George P. Bush statement in support of U.S. Senator John Cornyn filing the Coastal Texas Protection Act
May 17, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement in support of the Coastal Texas Protection Act filed by U.S. Senator John Cornyn: "Coastal protection benefits more than just those who call the Texas coast home. Completion of the coastal barrier system will reduce long-...more
PREPS program surpasses 15,000 Texas home repairs, helping survivors return home
May 15, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced more than 15,000 homes have received repairs through the Partial Repair and Essential Power for Sheltering (PREPS) program in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This is the first time in T...more
GLO releases multiple action plan amendments for disaster relief funds
May 08, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 f...more
Cmr. Bush: GLO sends action plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery funds to HUD for final approval
May 08, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 Recover...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces HUD approval of State Action Plan for $57.8 million in CDBG-DR funds
May 01, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 Hu...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces winners of the 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest
April 30, 2018(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest. The grand prize winner, selected from the 40 overall winners, was Finley White, a 5th grader at Jacob's Well Elem...more
Cmr. George P. Bush invites young Texans to sign up for Alamo Summer Camp!
April 27, 2018(AUSTIN)—Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush invites children ages 8 to 13 to be a part of San Antonio's Tricentennial Celebration with the Alamo Summer Camp. Learn about the people and places that made San Antonio what it is today and the Alamo's part in Texas' rich history. "As a former teache...more
Texas GLO extends public comment period for State Action Plan outlining allocations for $5.024 billion in housing recovery disaster funds
April 26, 2018(AUSTIN)—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. Department...more
Nearly 5,000 volunteers pick up nearly 80,000 lbs of trash from Texas beaches during Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
April 26, 2018(AUSTIN)—The results for Saturday's 32nd annual Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Texas General Land Office are in. It was a little chillier with scattered showers and high tides in a few spots, but 4,905 volunteers showed up at 25 locations to remove 79,355 pounds of trash from the Texas coastli...more
Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State exhibit heading to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum
April 24, 2018(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce that the Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State exhibit will be on display at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum starting April 20, 2018. The exhibit features maps dating between 1513-1957. The works...more
Vessel Turn-In Program making waves in Nueces County
April 24, 2018(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), Corpus Christi Code Enforcement and Solid Waste Services to offer local coastal Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP), f...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces Texas GLO to award up to $1.8 million in Coastal Management Program grant funding for coastal protection projects
April 10, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced Texas General Land Office will be awarding up to $1.8 million in grant funding for coastal projects. Additionally, the GLO will hold three workshops to provide information on the grant program and allow potential applicants to discuss specific project ide...more
Texas GLO releases State Action Plan outlining allocations for $5.024 billion in housing recovery disaster funds
April 10, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 Ha...more
DALHR program announces important inspection deadline
April 09, 2018(AUSTIN)—Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the upcoming completion of activities under FEMA's Direct Assistance for Limited Home Repair program, also known as DALHR. There is an inspection deadline for all those af...more
The Alamo Announces Statewide Roadshow
April 05, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—The Alamo will hit the road next week, kicking off a statewide tour across Texas, starting in El Paso on Monday. The Alamo Roadshow will stop in nine cities, inviting Texans to learn about ongoing preservation work happening at the state's most well-known historic site and include opportunities to ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.74 million in coastal protection projects
April 02, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the selection of 21 projects to be funded through the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) Cycle #23, awarding a total of approximately $1.74 million in federal funds to improve the management of the state's coastal resources and ensure its long-te...more
Sign up today for the 32nd Adopt -A-Beach Spring Cleanup set for Saturday, April 21st
April 02, 2018(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are needed for the nation's biggest all-volunteer coastal cleanup Saturday, April 21. The 2018 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Coast-wide Spring Cleanup takes place at 27 of Texas' most popular tourist beaches. Volunteers can sign up at one of the locations online at www...more
The NCAA Final Four will help Save Texas History
March 30, 2018(AUSTIN)—The NCAA Men's Final Four gets underway in San Antonio this weekend. Basketball fans may notice a nod to Texas history in the official licensed merchandise for this year's Final Four: The Alamo's iconic roofline is incorporated into the design. Every licensed item sold will help reinforce the Alamo...more
Stephen F. Austin upsets Sam Houston's drive for three-peat in 2018 Top Texan Tournament
March 30, 2018(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced that Stephen F. Austin was voted the Top Texan in Texas History for 2018, pulling off what many would consider an upset over Sam Houston, who won the annual spring bracket two years in a row. "Stephen F. Austin is revered as the Father of Texas for goo...more
PREPS Repairs now complete on more than 10,000 Texas homes
March 22, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced more than 10,000 homes have received repairs through the Partial Repair and Essential Power for Sheltering (PREPS) Program in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program is designed to ...more
LCRA's Phil Wilson to join GLO's effort to complete Harvey short-term housing mission
March 21, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Phil Wilson is joining the Texas General Land Office's team to assist with the final push to complete the short-term housing programs. Wilson will continue in his capacity as General Manager of the Lower Colorado River ...more
GLO awards $35.8 million for long-term recovery projects from 2015 floods allocation
March 21, 2018(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce more than $35.8 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds have been awarded for 38 locally identified infrastructure and housing projects in ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush commends FHA for expanding foreclosure relief for survivors of Hurricane Harvey, other 2017 disasters
February 23, 2018(AUSTIN)—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...more
932 volunteers pick up 29,348 pounds of trash from Texas beaches during 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups!
February 16, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results for the Coastal Bend Winter Cleanups organized by the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach program. At the Winter Texan Cleanup at Andy Bowie Park on South Padre Island, 493 volunteers removed 17,748 pounds of trash from three miles ...more
Hidalgo County receives $2.9 million from Texas General Land Office to improve drainage impacted by 2015 Floods
February 14, 2018(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the award of $2.9 million in Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds that will help minimize future flooding events in Hidalgo County. This important award, the first allocation of disaster recovery funds for the...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Statement on Disaster Relief Bill Passage
February 09, 2018(AUSTIN)—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 Co...more
GLO announces publication of HUD guidance for Harvey long-term disaster recovery funds
February 06, 2018(AUSTIN)—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. The disaster r...more
Alamo Launches New Tour and Exhibit
February 01, 2018(AUSTIN)—February 1, the Alamo will officially open a brand new exhibit and new, kid-friendly tour to the public. In celebration of San Antonio's tricentennial, both the tour and exhibit will explore the long and proud history of the Alamo as a fort, and its role in creating the city San Antonio. The exhibi...more
Don't miss the four- day Vessel Turn-In Program in Brazoria County
January 25, 2018(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), and the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association (BCFFA) to offer county residents the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free of charge...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: Exciting discoveries made during Alamo cannon restoration
January 25, 2018(SAN ANTONIO)—Tuesday the Alamo welcomed the return of two historic cannons used during the 1836 Siege and Battle of the Alamo back to the Alamo grounds. The battle cannons revealed some surprising secrets during their conservation at the Texas A&M Conservation Research Lab in College Station, Texas. The can...more
2017
Dallas Genealogical Society Conserves Republic and Early Statehood Documents and Map at Texas General Land Office with $7500 Donation
December 27, 2017(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the recent donation of $7500 to the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History program from the Dallas Genealogical Society to conserve the Peters Colony Records, along with an 1858 Map of The Surveyed Part of Peters Colony Texas. "I...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Launches First-Ever Alamo "Digital Battlefield" Letting Texans Visit the Alamo Virtually Through Time
December 21, 2017(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces a first: a digital visualization of the Alamo Battlefield as it appeared in 1836 matched up with how it appears now. The online interactive Alamo Digital Battlefield tool allows anyone on the Internet to explore the Cradle of Texas Liberty like...more
Alamo selects experienced team to lead statewide engagement and design development phase of master plan
December 11, 2017(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the selection of PGAV Destinations to guide the statewide outreach and design development phase of the Alamo master plan. The team was selected from a pool of respondents who submitted proposals through the state's procurement process. The Alamo Master Pl...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces key staff transition
December 11, 2017(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the current Chief Clerk of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Anne Idsal, has been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Region 6 Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Commissioner Bush has appointed current...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces kickoff of 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Children's Art Contest
December 11, 2017(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 22nd Annual Adopt-A-Beach "Treasures of the Texas Coast" Children's Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Thursday, March 1, 2018. "The 'Treasures of the Texas Coast' Children's Art Contest is a great op...more
HUD and the State of Texas launch public awareness campaign to help struggling homeowners impacted by Hurricane Harvey
December 04, 2017(WASHINGTON)—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) today launched a public awareness campaign to inform owners of homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey that help is available to avoid foreclosure and to finance repairs. "After a major disaster l...more
GLO and FEMA Working Through the Holiday Season to Continue Rollout of Direct Housing for Hurricane Harvey Survivors
November 18, 2017(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced that housing assistance response team members will be proudly working through the holiday season - weekdays and weekends - in continuation of an effort to get eligible Hurricane Harvey survivors in...more
Cmr. George P. Bush commends HUD Secretary Ben Carson on allocating more than $5 billion in long-term recovery funds
November 17, 2017(AUSTIN)— U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Governor Greg Abbott, Urban Development Deputy Secretary Pamela Hughes Patenaude, and Land Commissioner George P. Bush hold a press conference announcing more than $5 billion in long-term recovery funding for Texas. Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush...more
Commissioner Bush announces winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest
November 17, 2017(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the fourth- and seventh-grade winners of the 2017 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 com...more
Cmr. George P. Bush: GLO announces completion of first Direct Assistance for Limited Home Repair project
November 10, 2017(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce that today in Dickinson, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completed repairs on the home of the first recipients of the Direct Assistance for Limited Home Repair (DALHR) program. DALHR is one of five programs being offered by the Fed...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces successful settlement of Red River BLM lawsuit
November 08, 2017(AUSTIN)—In a major win for private property rights, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce a successful settlement in the lawsuit filed against the Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The plaintiffs in the case include the Texas General Land Office (GLO), private property owners a...more
Cmr. George P. Bush's Texas GLO wins prestigious American Planning Association Award
November 08, 2017(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Community Development and Revitalization program received the American Planning Association Texas Chapter's 2017 Planning Award for the Carver Park Neighborhood Revitalization Program in Galveston. The award recognize...more
Cmr. George P. Bush statement on newly announced $57.8 million in CDBG-DR funding to help Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey
October 20, 2017(AUSTIN)—Today U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced the allocation of an additional $57.8 million, provided through HUD's Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, to help Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey. The funds will be administered by...more
Texas Land Cmr. George P. Bush's statement regarding U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO
October 12, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement regarding the announcement that the United States will withdraw its membership to the United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO): "I join Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in...more
U.S. Coast Guard and Texas GLO re-float large vessel damaged by Harvey
October 12, 2017(AUSTIN)—The fishing vessel "R&R" is floating once again after spending a month at the bottom of Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, Texas, after being damaged by Hurricane Harvey. The 65-foot, 94-ton shrimp boat was refloated on Oct. 6, 2017, after seven days of work overseen by the Coast Guard...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces conservation effort for 1836 Alamo battle cannons
October 02, 2017(SAN ANTONIO)—Monday, Oct. 2, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush and the Alamo concluded Cannon Fest, a weekend-long event exploring the artillery of the Texas Revolution, by announcing conservation efforts for the Alamo's seven 1836 battle cannons. Preservation work will be performed...more
5,000+ volunteers pick up 40+ tons of trash from 55 miles of Texas beaches
September 27, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - The results for Saturday's 31st annual Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Texas General Land Office are in. Despite fewer cleanup sites than usual due to damage from Hurricane Harvey, 5,046 volunteers showed up at 13 locations to remove 80,528 pounds of trash from 55 miles of Texa...more
Texas GLO signs agreement negotiated for disaster assistance with FEMA
September 23, 2017(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the signing of a finalized agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) outlining the programs and funding mechanisms for the immediate disaster assistance housing needs for the state's initial Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. T...more
Texas GLO and Coast Guard to begin removing vessels displaced by Hurricane Harvey from coastal waterways
September 23, 2017(AUSTIN)— Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO), in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, will begin removing up to 300 displaced and sunken vessels damaged in coastal waters as a result of Hurricane Harvey. For information regarding the vessel removal operation,...more
Governor Greg Abbott, Commissioner George P. Bush Join Forces to Help Texans Rebound from Hurricane Harvey
September 14, 2017(AUSTIN)—As part of the recovery from Hurricane Harvey, Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Land Commissioner George P. Bush will head up the state’s short-term and long-term Hurricane Harvey housing recovery efforts. Commissioner Bush will lead all housing-related recovery efforts, from qui...more
Volunteers needed at 12 sites for Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup
September 12, 2017(AUSTIN)— Update: We have just learned that Brazoria County cleanups at Surfside Beach and Quintana Beach must cancel due to large debris that has washed down the Brazos River from Hurricane Harvey. It is a federal requirement that we cannot have volunteers out on the beach while the contractors are at work...more
Commissioner George P. Bush: Texas GLO is ready to assist with Hurricane Harvey storm response efforts
August 25, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is operating on high alert and continuing preparations for Hurricane Harvey. For more than a week, the GLO has tracked the storm's progress through the Gulf of Mexico and coordinated the strategic response efforts of agency divisions. The GLO is responsi...more
Vessel Turn-In Program to make waves in Calhoun County
August 09, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Calhoun County officials and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to offer local coastal Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP), free of cha...more
Get your ticket for the 8th Annual Save Texas History Symposium: Texas and the Great War
August 09, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texas veterans and military history fans of all ages to get their tickets to the Texas General Land Office's 8th Annual Save Texas History Symposium entitled Texas and the Great War. This year's two-day conference w...more
Save the date and sign up for the Coastwide Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup!
August 07, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Volunteers are signing up now for the nation's biggest coastal cleanup on Saturday, September 23rd.The 2017 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup takes place at 31 sites coast-wide. Volunteers can sign up online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or show up on-si...more
Bush: GLO online lease sales produce big returns for Permanent School Fund
August 03, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) fifth online sale of oil and gas leases earned public education just shy of $42 million. This auction featured 8,880.54 acres earning an average of $4,721.44 per acre. Sales are held semiannually and av...more
HUD awards nearly $19 million in additional aid for Texas communities recovering from historic 2015 & 2016 floods
August 01, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded nearly $19 million in additional funding to the state of Texas to assist in long-term recovery efforts following severe flooding events ...more
Commissioner George P. Bush: Online Summer Oil & Gas Lease Sale bidding ends tomorrow!
July 31, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush is reminding interested bidders that the next Texas General Land Office (GLO) Summer Oil & Gas Lease Sale is currently accepting bids and the sale ends tomorrow, August 1, 2017. During the lease sale, participants bid for the right to explore for oil and ga...more
Cmr. George P. Bush encouraging Texas communities affected by 2015 floods to apply for additional disaster funds
July 13, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging communities affected by the 2015 flooding events to submit applications for Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to pay for long-term housing and infrastructure recovery projects. These newly av...more
Cmr. George P. Bush kicks off summer informational series for natural disaster preparedness
June 15, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - This month, in conjunction with the start of hurricane season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush launched a new informational series for natural disaster preparedness by the Texas General Land Office (GLO). The series of posts and videos will be available on the GLO's Twitter feed at...more
Cmr. George P. Bush and Mayor Ivy Taylor Congratulate Camp Alamo Art Contest Winners
June 09, 2017(AUSTIN)— SAN ANTONIO - Cmr. George P. Bush and Mayor Ivy Taylor are thrilled to congratulate three local students who were recently named winners of the 2017 Camp Alamo Art Contest. This spring, students ages 9 - 13 were invited to submit art projects illustrating what the Alamo means to them. Three winner...more
Commissioner George P. Bush statement in response to suspicious packages reported in the Alamo Complex area
June 07, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and officers from the San Antonio Police Department responded to reports of suspicious packages in the area of Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse adjacent to the Alamo Complex. Alamo Rangers coordinated with ...more
TPPF Files Lawsuit to Delist Golden-Cheeked Warbler from the Endangered Species Act
June 05, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit to delist the golden-cheeked warbler from the endangered species list on behalf of the Texas General Land Office. "Leaving a species on the endangered list after its recovery is not only ineffective, it's irresponsible," said Tex...more
Commissioner Bush, Alamo leaders praise Texas Legislature for fully funding the Alamo
May 27, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today applauded the Members of the 85th Legislature for fully funding his request for $75 million for the Alamo, the Cradle of Texas Liberty, in its biennial budget. Commissioner Bush sought the funds to preserve and protect the historic buildings of ...more
HUD awards additional $50.7 million for Texas communities recovering from historic 2015 & 2016 floods
May 23, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded an additional $50.7 million to the state of Texas to assist in long-term recovery efforts following severe flooding events that occurred...more
VLB Mobile Benefits Center makes its debut
May 09, 2017(AUSTIN)— On Saturday, the Veterans Land Board (VLB) debuted its new VLB Mobile Benefits Center at the VLB Veterans Benefits Fair in San Antonio. This new state-of-the-art RV will travel across Texas helping the VLB staff spread the word to Texas veterans about the benefits and services they earned by servi...more
George P. Bush Announces New Bowie Exhibit at the Alamo: First-in-Texas technology lets visitors touch Texas history
May 02, 2017(SAN ANTONIO)— SAN ANTONIO - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Alamo proudly announce the launch of a new interactive exhibit, Bowie: Man - Knife - Legend . The exhibit explores the life and times of Alamo defender James Bowie, and also examines the impact that his famous knife had on Texas a...more
Commissioner Bush Announces 2nd Annual Save Texas History Program Fundraising Campaign
May 01, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of the 2nd annual Save Texas History program fundraising campaign to help raise awareness and funds for historic document preservation. Throughout the month of May, individuals who donate $30 or more will receive a Save Texas His...more
Artwork wins Round Rock Elementary 6th grader a Caribbean cruise
May 01, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest. The grand prize winner, selected from the 40 overall winners, was Debbie Bong, a 6th grader from Ridgeview Midd...more
6,700+ volunteers pick up 78+ tons of trash from 146 miles of Texas beaches
April 25, 2017(AUSTIN)—The results for Saturday's 31st annual Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Texas General Land Office are in. Commissioner George P. Bush and his family participated in the cleanup at Mustang Island State Park where they were joined by 200+ volunteers in picking up more than 10,000 pounds o...more
Cmr. George P. Bush sends letter cosigned by 60+ Texas leaders to President Trump advocating for coastal barrier
April 25, 2017(AUSTIN)— Download a scanned copy of the letter here AUSTIN - On Monday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the inclusion of a coastal barrier system for the Houston/Galveston bay area in his national infrastructure plans. The letter is cosig...more
Texas GLO and Texas Military Forces Museum collaborate on digitization of World War I maps
April 18, 2017(AUSTIN)— Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced a digitization project between the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Military Forces Museum providing digital access to several unique maps documenting the movements of the 36th Infantry Division in France during World War I. The digitized maps are...more
Reimagine the Alamo Unveils Proposed Master Plan Design
April 13, 2017(AUSTIN)— SAN ANTONIO - After nearly two years of intense work, the Alamo Master Plan Management Committee, which is comprised of representatives from the Texas General Land Office, the City of San Antonio, and the private Alamo Endowment, unveiled detailed design renderings of the proposed master plan for...more
Reimagine the Alamo Unveils Proposed Master Plan Design
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Cmr. George P. Bush Announces 2nd Annual Texas Adopt-A-Beach "Better Beaches" Fundraising Campaign
April 03, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of the 2nd annual month-long Texas Adopt-A-Beach Better Beaches fundraising campaign. Donations to the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program are tax-deductible and can be made at TexasAdoptABeach.org. "As Texans, we are ...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces completion of the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
March 22, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the General Land Office (GLO) has completed the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, the first inclusive coastal plan for the state with the 6th longest coastline. To review the executive summary, master plan and ...more
31st Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup set for Earth Day 2017 - Saturday, April 22nd
March 22, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Volunteers are needed for the nation's biggest all-volunteer coastal cleanup Saturday, April 22nd. The 2017 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Coast-wide Spring Cleanup takes place at 28 of Texas' most popular tourist beaches. Volunteers can sign up at one of the locations online a...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces donation of exceptionally rare map to Texas GLO
March 16, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce an exceptionally rare Stephen F. Austin map of Texas has been donated to the Texas General Land Office by Thomas B. and Marsha Brown Taylor from Seabrook, Texas. The Taylors donated Genl. Austin's Map of Texas with Part...more
GLO announces release of Texas Action Plan for 2016 Disaster Recovery
March 10, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completed the State of Texas Action Plan detailing eligible uses and allocation of available funding to assist communities with long-term recovery from the compounded floods and other d...more
TPPF Serves Notice of Intent to File Lawsuit to Delist Golden-Cheeked Warbler as an Endangered Species
March 09, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN, TX - Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future Robert Henneke sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service serving the 60-day notice of intent to file a lawsuit to delist the golden-che...more
Save Texas History Program receives grant from the Texas Historical Foundation
March 07, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today accepted a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation on behalf of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program. The $4,000 grant will be used to promote stories found within the GLO Archives on social media. Since Commissioner Bush took off...more
Land Commissioner George P. Bush Congratulates Incoming Secretary of Energy Rick Perry
March 02, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement congratulating Texas' longest-serving governor on his confirmation as Secretary of Energy. “I’m pleased to congratulate Gov. Perry on his confirmation to head the U.S. Department of Energ...more
Land Cmr. George P. Bush statement on Senate confirmation of Ryan Zinke as Interior Secretary
March 01, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement congratulating U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of the Interior: "I'd like to congratulate Congressman Zinke on his confirmation as Interior Secretary. As Texa...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2nd Annual Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament
March 01, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History program will launch its 2nd Annual Top Texan Tournament tomorrow, March 2nd, in commemoration of Texas Independence Day and Texas History Month. "Our second annual Top T...more
Bonham Veterans Home residents to participate in healing collaboration with Ranch Hand Rescue
March 01, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the General Land Office's Veterans Land Board (VLB) is collaborating with Ranch Hand Rescue (RHR) Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary to offer animal therapy for residents of the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home with P...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces approval of GLO's 2015 State of Texas Action Plan for disaster recovery funding
February 22, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN -Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the 2015 State of Texas Action Plan detailing eligible uses and allocation of available Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-...more
Texas Land Cmr. George P. Bush applauds President Trump's rollback of WOTUS regulations
February 21, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump's executive order instructing the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rewrite the "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rules that granted the federal ...more
George P. Bush commends Senate hearing on modernization of the Endangered Species Act
February 15, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN − Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush praised Chairman John Barrasso and the members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for holding a hearing entitled "Oversight: Modernization of the Endangered Species Act." Here is the statement by Commissioner Bush...more
George P. Bush applauds House passage of the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act
February 14, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN − Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded passage of the "Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act" by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, authored by U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon), seeks to end questions about the federal government's ownersh...more
8th Vessel Turn-In Program tops a mile of boats and a million dollars in potential savings!
February 14, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Last week, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) partnered with the City of Corpus Christi and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to offer local coastal Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free...more
Cmr. George P. Bush announces VLB to receive VA grants for Veteran Cemeteries in Killeen and Mission
February 14, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Veterans Administration notified the General Land Office's (GLO) Veterans Land Board (VLB) that it will receive more than one million dollars in grant funding for the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen and the...more
RECORD BREAKING 1,451 volunteers pick up 72,481 pounds of trash from Texas beaches during 2017 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups!
February 13, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - The results for Friday's South Padre Island Winter Cleanup and Saturday's Coastal Bend Winter Cleanup organized by the Adopt-A-Beach program of the Texas General Land Office are in. At the Winter Texan Cleanup at Andy Bowie Park on South Padre Island, 721 volunteers showed up to remove 5...more
Land Cmr. George P. Bush applauds creation of Select Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation, and Infrastructure
February 13, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement relating to Texas House Speaker Joe Straus' appointment of 11 House Members to the newly created Select Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation, and Infrastructure: "I applaud Texas Speaker Joe Straus for creating and ...more
Calling all Young Pioneers: Registration for Camp Alamo is now open!
February 10, 2017(SAN ANTONIO)— SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo invites children ages 9 - 13 to make new friends and immerse themselves in Texas history at Camp Alamo! Three summer camp sessions are available for young history enthusiasts to discover what it was like to live in the 1830s Texas frontier. WHO: Children ages 9 ...more
GLO to host Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups Friday in South Padre Island and Saturday in the Coastal Bend
February 06, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling on volunteers for the 13th Annual Winter Beach Cleanups to be held Friday, Feb. 10th in the Rio Grande Valley on South Padre Island and Saturday, Feb. 11th at seven Coastal Bend beaches. Registration for all begins at 8:30 a.m. Th...more
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces raises to veteran land and home loan limits
January 30, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN -Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that Texas veterans are now eligible for low-interest land loans up to $150,000. Commissioner Bush increased the land loan limit from $100,000 to $125,000 in his first act as chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) in 2015 ...more
GLO joins local leaders to mark completion of 26 grant-funded homes in Texas City
January 27, 2017(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that Galveston County, in a partnership with DSW Homes, has successfully completed the construction of 26 single-story new homes in Texas City referred to as The Oaks at Blue Jay Development. Galveston County received a $2.2 million Comm...more
GLO announces HUD rules for administration of $177 million for Texas communities recovering from historic 2016 flooding
January 23, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued its guidance for the administration of the additional $177 million awarded last month to the state of Texas to assist in long-term recovery effo...more
Five-day Vessel Turn-In Program to make waves in Corpus Christi
January 19, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the City of Corpus Christi and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to offer local coastal Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free of cha...more
Bush: GLO Online Winter Lease Sale shows continued strong returns for PSF
January 17, 2017(AUSTIN)— (Updated 1/24/2017) AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) fourth online sale of oil and gas leases earned public education more than $81.8* million this morning. As part of Commissioner Bush's initiative to use new innovations in t...more
Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State Opening Jan. 27th at Houston Museum of Natural Science
January 17, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office will lend 50 maps of Texas, representing more than 400 years of its history, to the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a nine-month exhibition opening January 27, 2017. Mapping Texas: From Frontier to th...more
Commissioner George P. Bush: Online Winter Oil & Gas Lease Sale ends Jan. 17th!
January 09, 2017(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush is reminding interested bidders that the next Texas General Land Office (GLO) Winter Oil & Gas Lease Sale is January 17, 2017. During the lease sale participants bid for the right to explore for oil and gas on Permanent School Fund property owned by the stat...more
Vessel Turn-In Program to make waves in Brazoria County
January 04, 2017(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) are partnering with Brazoria County officials, the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association (BCFFA) and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to offer local coastal Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vess...more
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Commissioner George P. Bush statement on approval of "Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation," or WIIN, Act
December 20, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement in response to the President signing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, which contains a provision authored by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take ...more
2017 Adopt-A-Beach Children's Art Contest Opens
December 14, 2016(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 21stannual Adopt-A-Beach "Treasures of the Texas Coast" Children's Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, March 1, 2017. "Our vast coastline is truly a Texas treasure, yet ...more
GLO Completes Berm Restoration at McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County
December 02, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) completed a dune structure along the shoreline of the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Jefferson County. The successful project was a collaboration betwe...more
Commissioner Bush announces winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest
December 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the fourth- and seventh- grade winners of the 2016 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 ...more
Texas Veterans Land Board Celebrates 70 Years of Service
November 07, 2016(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - On Monday, November 7, 2016, Commissioner George P. Bush congratulated the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) on 70 years of service to Texas veterans. The 70th anniversary was celebrated with a VLB Inception Day ceremony. VLB Senior Deputy Director Col. (ret.) Matt Elledge and more than 10...more
Commissioner George P. Bush reports the Veterans Land Board achieves highest loan production level in more than a decade
November 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas General Land Office Commissioner and Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) George P. Bush is pleased to announce that during Fiscal Year 2016 the VLB loan program achieved its highest level of production in more than a decade. During the year, the VLB almost doubled their loan sales...more
Bastrop County leaders and Texas GLO cut ribbon on new communications tower
October 28, 2016(AUSTIN)—In May, Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Community Development & Revitalization (CDR) program reallocated $200,000 from the state administration budget to be used for essential infrastructure projects and assist Bastrop County as it works to rec...more
Texas State Veterans Cemeteries Awarded $1.19 Million by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
October 20, 2016(AUSTIN)— Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded the VLB two grants totaling $1,193,134 for the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene and Killeen. "One of the great privileges of se...more
HUD awards $45.2 million to Texas for historic 2016 flooding long-term recovery efforts
October 20, 2016(AUSTIN)— Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the state of Texas $45.2 million to assist in long-term recovery efforts following severe flooding events that occurred earlier this year. HUD wi...more
Brazos Valley Utilizes Cost Savings for Regional Communication System
October 12, 2016(AUSTIN)— Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) has been awarded a new grant in the amount of $1,769,123. These funds were made available due to cost savings from BVCOG communities' original Community Development Bl...more
More than 8,200 volunteers pick up 172,853 lbs of trash from Texas beaches during Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
September 28, 2016(AUSTIN)—The results for Saturday’s 30th annual coast-wide Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Texas General Land Office are in. Despite stormy weather and red tide conditions threatening turnout, more than 9,000 volunteers showed up at 30 locations to remove 172,853 pounds of trash from 16...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces release of the GLO’s State of Texas Action Plan for disaster recovery funding
September 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completed the State of Texas Action Plan detailing eligible uses and allocation of available funding to assist communities with long-term recovery from the floods and other disasters of 2015. 116 Tex...more
Vessel Turn-In Program to make waves in Matagorda County
August 31, 2016(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) are partnering with Matagorda County and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to offer local coastal Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). Designed to provide owners with a voluntary me...more
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup Saturday, September 24th
August 22, 2016(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are signing up now for the nation's biggest coastal cleanup on Saturday, September 24th. The 2016 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup takes place at 30 sites coast-wide. Volunteers can sign up online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or show up on-si...more
GLO’s Texas Coasts Wins Award at Prestigious International GIS Technology Conference
July 26, 2016(AUSTIN)— Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today proudly announced Texas Coasts, a Web-based app to help vacationers find the perfect beach, won 3rd place in the Use of an API in a Map category at the 2016 Esri International User Conference (Esri UC). The Environmental Systems Research Instit...more
Bush’s innovation brings in nearly $100 million for Texas schoolchildren
July 19, 2016(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced that the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) third online sale of oil and gas leases earned public education more than $98 million this morning. The GLO recently partnered with EnergyNet, an industry leader for easy-to-use oil and gas auction and ...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Appointees to Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group
July 13, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the names of inaugural members of the Commissioner's Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group (CCRAG). This 15-members regional advisory group consists of representatives from local government, business and industry leaders, ea...more
Commissioner George P. Bush teams up with Okay to Say™ to help fellow veterans coping with PTS
June 29, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN – Today Okay to Say™ released a new public service announcement (PSA) featuring Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Chairman of the Veterans Land Board (VLB), encouraging his fellow veterans and their loved ones to seek help when dealing with post-traumatic stress (PT...more
New Alamo license plate now available
June 23, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN – Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Texas State Representative Lyle Larson (District 122-San Antonio) announced the availability of a new Alamo license plate for all Texans! With each purchase, $22 of the license tag price will go directly to the Alamo to pay for pre...more
Commissioner George P. Bush launches new Hurricane Preparedness & Planning informational outreach initiative on TXGLO.org
June 02, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the Texas General Land Office has launched a new Hurricane Preparedness & Planning informational outreach initiative on TXGLO.org. The GLO Hurricane Preparedness and Planning initiative is a focused effort to pool local, state and fe...more
Commissioner Bush announces construction completion of Jefferson County Public Health Clinic
June 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN – Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that Jefferson County has completed construction on the $2.7 million Jefferson County Health Facility funded from Hurricane Ike Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. This...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Dallas on June 11th
June 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN − A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Dallas VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials f...more
Commissioner Bush expands GLO disaster recovery outreach effort
May 26, 2016(AUSTIN)—To maximize efficiency and effectiveness of long-term disaster recovery and prevention efforts, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has conducted extensive outreach to local leaders across Texas affected by the 2015 and 2016 floods, storms and tornadoes. As the state agency designated to utilize...more
The Alamo Debuts New Visitor Orientation Film
May 24, 2016(SAN ANTONIO)—Visitors to the Alamo now have a new way to learn about the site’s three hundred year long history. The Texas General Land Office recently debuted a new visitor orientation film that covers the Alamo from its founding as the Mission San Antonio de Valero through its current existence as t...more
VLB Chairman George P. Bush's statement on the passing of Manny Rivas
May 24, 2016(AUSTIN)—Manny Rivas, a true American hero who dedicated his life to veterans, passed away Saturday at the age of 90 in El Paso, Texas. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, released the following statement in honor of Mr. Rivas: "Manny Rivas will always be remembered as a humb...more
Commissioner Bush announces GLO reallocation of funds to rebuild infrastructure impacted by 2011 wildfires
May 09, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the Community Development & Revitalization program has reallocated $200,000 from the state administration budget to be used for essential infrastructure project and assist Bastrop County as it works to recover fro...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Honors Texas Hero Ken Towery
May 09, 2016(AUSTIN)—The Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board, George P. Bush, issued the following statement today on the passing of Texas hero Ken Towery: "Ken Towery was a heroic figure both in times of war and peace. He served with great honor as a member of the U.S. Army ...more
Commissioner Bush Announces Save Texas History Program Fundraising Campaign
May 03, 2016(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of a month-long Save Texas History program campaign to help raise awareness and funds for historic document preservation. “Our history is at risk of being lost forever,” said Commissioner Bush. "That history shows us not ...more
More than 6,700 volunteers pick up 110,000 lbs of trash from Texas beaches during Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
April 25, 2016(AUSTIN)—The results for Saturday’s 30th annual Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Texas General Land Office are in. Unfortunately wet weather conditions resulted in the cancellation of four sites, but 6,757 volunteers showed up at 27 locations to remove 110,663 pounds of trash from 151 miles of ...more
Texas' beloved Alamo receives digital makeover
April 25, 2016(SAN ANTONIO)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Alamo Director, Becky Dinnin, proudly announced the launch of a newly redesigned Alamo website. The website focuses on enhancing the visitor experience and encouraging more people to visit the Shrine of Texas Liberty. The newly redesigned website is ...more
Rare Maps Acquired by Texas General Land Office Archives and Records
April 21, 2016(AUSTIN)—For images of the maps or to order a reproduction, please visit Map of the River Sabine from Logan's Ferry to 32nd degree of North Latitude and Part of the Boundary between the United States and Texas from Sabine River Northward to the 36th mile mound. -- Texas...more
Commissioner Bush announces GLO efforts to remove dangerous derelict structures along the Texas coast
April 21, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced a groundbreaking effort by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to secure funds necessary to remove dangerous derelict structures along the Texas coast. Commissioner Bush announced that the GLO submitted an application for grant funding under th...more
Commissioner Bush commends Houston City Council for vote in support of a new Texas State Veterans Home
April 20, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the Houston City Council's adoption of an ordinance enabling the city’s purchase of land for a new Texas State Veterans Home to be built in the Houston area. This will be the ninth home to be constructed by the Texas Veterans Land Boa...more
Sargent Beach Adopt-A-Beach site to be dedicated to Tony Pustejovsky
April 13, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Sargent Beach Adopt-A-Beach site will be dedicated in honor of Tony Pustejovsky who served as the site's coordinator for more than a decade. "Volunteers are the heart of the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program," said Texas Land Commissioner Geor...more
Cameron County Parks and Recreation's Andy Bowie Park Adopt-A-Beach site to be dedicated to Monica Vela
April 13, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Cameron County Park Adopt-A-Beach site will be dedicated in honor of Monica Vela who served as the site's coordinator for 23 years. Monica C. Vela, a resident of Port Isabel, passed away at home with her family on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. She marri...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in El Paso on April 23rd
April 12, 2016(AUSTIN)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the El Paso Community College Administrative Service Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016...more
Artwork wins Walker Station Elementary 5th grader Caribbean cruise
April 07, 2016(AUSTIN)—Teresa So, a 5th grader from Walker Station Elementary in Sugar Land, Texas, is the grand prize winner of the 2016 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush selected Teresa’s art from more ...more
Commissioner Bush and Mayor Taylor encourage families to enroll kids in Alamo Summer Camp before it's too late!
April 07, 2016(SAN ANTONIO)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor invite children ages 9 to 13 to make new friends, pull out their coon skin cap and immerse themselves in the history of the Texas revolution at Alamo Summer Camp! Campers will learn what it was like to live in 1830s and 40s ...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in San Antonio on April 9th
April 06, 2016(AUSTIN)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials fro...more
From Disaster Recovery to Community Development and Revitalization
April 06, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the program which has been known as Disaster Recovery is now Community Development and Revitalization (CDR). This name change will reduce confusion and more accurately reflect the mission of the General Land Office an...more
U.S. District Court approves GLO Commissioner Bush's intervention in lawsuit against BLM land grab
March 28, 2016(AUSTIN)—To read the GLO's complaint in intervention please visit http://www.glo.texas.gov/the-glo/news/press-releases/2015/december/files/GLO-Complaint-in-Intervention.pdf To read the GLO's motion to intervene please visit http://www.glo.texas.gov/the-glo/news/press-releases/2015/december/files/GLO-Motion-...more
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Repairs 777 Homes Damaged by Hurricane Dolly
March 24, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce that the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) has successfully rehabilitated and reconstructed 777 homes damaged by Hurricane Dolly in 2008. The LRGVDC assisted eligible homeowners within Hidalgo, Cameron a...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group application now available online
March 16, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the application process for the new Commissioner's Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group (CCRAG) has begun. This regional advisory group of 15 members will consist of local government, business and industry leaders serving two-year t...more
GLO Launches New Beach Safety Web-App
March 11, 2016(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - If you’re taking your friends and family to a Texas coast, it’s important to know they’re safe and the water is clean. So Commissioner Bush called on the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to update methods of sharing this important information and creat...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Top Texan Tournament Commemorating Texas Independence Day
March 02, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today, to commemorate Texas Independence Day and Texas History Month, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the beginning of the interactive Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament. The Top Texan Tournament allows users to vote for their favorite Texan among 64 figures fro...more
Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup Saturday, April 23rd
March 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—Volunteers are signing up now for the nation's biggest coastal cleanup on Saturday, April 23rd. The 2016 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup takes place at 31 sites coast-wide. Volunteers can sign up online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or show up on-site Saturday morning to take p...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces new renourishment project starting in Corpus Christi
March 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the City of Corpus Christi have partnered on a project to perform maintenance re-nourishment of Corpus Christi’s North Beach. The project is authorized and funded in part by the State of Texas under the Co...more
Commissioner Bush Announces Texas Adopt-A-Beach “Better Beaches” Fundraising Campaign
March 01, 2016(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of a month-long Texas Adopt-A-Beach fundraising campaign to commemorate the program’s 30th anniversary. “As Texans, we are proud of the shared heritage our coast represents,” said Commissioner Bush. “E...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Tyler on March 19th
February 29, 2016(AUSTIN)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Bo...more
Commissioner Bush Maps Texas Energy & History
February 22, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush unveiled the Energy Map of Texas, which highlights the 500-year history of energy production across the state. Commissioner Bush’s map includes locations of significant wells, pipelines, and wind farms and traces the history of e...more
The Alamo presents: Ride for Texas Independence
February 09, 2016(SAN ANTONIO)—UPDATE: Live streaming video and photo opportunity with reenactors before the event! The Ride for Texas Independence ceremony on Wednesday will be available for live streaming at http://www.thealamo.org/. The reenactors playing Alamo Commander William B. Travis and Courier Albert Martin will be ava...more
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Houston on Feb. 20th
February 09, 2016(AUSTIN)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials from the Texa...more
Announcing the Battle of the Alamo 180th Anniversary Events
February 09, 2016(SAN ANTONIO)—Remember the Alamo with thirteen days of interactive living history programming and special events to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Check out the Alamo's website at www.thealamo.org for daily schedules of events. Daily events Daily at 10 a.m....more
Commissioner George P. Bush to visit with Veteran Employees at Ultra Electronics-Advanced Tactical Systems in Austin
February 09, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will tour the facilities of Ultra Electronics-Advanced Tactical Systems before sitting down to meet with veteran employees to make sure they’re aware of the benefits available to them through the Veterans Land ...more
Commissioner George P. Bush to speak at Texas Veterans Commission’s 18th annual Veterans Summit
February 08, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush will speak during the opening session of the 18th annual TVC Veterans Summit. Commissioner Bush will speak about GLO veteran initiatives over the last year as well as plans to make 2016 the 'Year of the Vet...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group
February 02, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the framework for a new Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group. This regional advisory group of 15 members will consist of local government, business and industry leaders serving two-year terms. "As Texans, the coast represe...more
Texas State Genealogical Society Donates $5,000 to Save Texas History
January 27, 2016(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is proud to announce the donation of $5,000 from the Texas State Genealogical Society to the Save Texas History Program. The funds will be used for the continued conservation of important Republic of Texas records in the Texas General Land Office Archives. With t...more
George P. Bush Announces GLO Accomplishments Across First 365 Days
January 12, 2016(AUSTIN)—Today Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush unveiled a new website touting the accomplishments of the GLO team under his first year in office. All Texans are invited to visit yourtxglo.com to learn what the GLO has accomplished during Commissioner Bush’s fir...more
GLO South Padre Island Winter Beach Cleanup set for Feb. 12th
January 08, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling on volunteers in the Rio Grande Valley for the 20th Annual Winter Beach Cleanup Friday, Feb. 12 at South Padre Island. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes an...more
GLO Coastal Bend Winter Beach Cleanup Feb. 13th
January 08, 2016(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling on volunteers for the 12th Annual Winter Beach Cleanup Saturday, Feb. 13 at seven Coastal Bend beaches. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. The locations participating in the Winter Beach Cleanup are: R...more
VLB hosts first Texas Veterans Benefits Fair of 2016 in McAllen on Jan. 23rd
January 08, 2016(AUSTIN)—A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Bo...more
2015
Texas Land Commissioner Bush hails passage of Congressman Thornberry's bill to stop illegal federal land grab in its tracks
December 09, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the passage of U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry's (R-Clarendon) H.R. 2130 by the U.S. House of Representatives today. The legislation, filed in conjunction with a Senate companion bill (S. 1153) by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), will protect priv...more
Give the Gift of Texas History
December 09, 2015(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush is spreading the word that historic map reproductions from the Texas General Land Office make fantastic gifts for friends and family members that are proud of their Texas heritage and want to support the conservation of Texas history for future generations. With more tha...more
Commissioner George P. Bush visits all GLO offices statewide in first year
December 08, 2015(AUSTIN)—As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), George P. Bush is responsible for a multitude of functional areas of state government services including coastal protection, managing Permanent School Fund assets, managing the Alamo, providing veterans services and leasing state owned mineral...more
Commissioner Bush rolls out two reimagined GLO websites - Adopt-A-Beach and Save Texas History
December 03, 2015(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today unveiled redesigned and streamlined Texas General Land Office websites for Adopt-A-Beach and Save Texas History. A former school teacher, Commissioner Bush has made education and efficiency top priorities at the General Land Office. The reimagined Adopt-A-Beach and...more
2016 Adopt-A-Beach Children’s Art Contest Opens
December 03, 2015(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 20th annual Adopt-A-Beach “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, March 2, 2016. “Many young students across Texas have not yet ha...more
Commissioner Bush announces Texas General Land Office purchase of Woolworth, Crockett, and Palace buildings
December 02, 2015(AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO)— Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, announced official acquisition of three of the historically significant buildings across the Alamo Plaza from the Alamo Complex: the Woolworth, Crockett, and Palace buildings. Combined the square footage of the properties is near...more
Land Commissioner Bush intervenes in lawsuit against unconstitutional seizure of private property by the BLM
December 01, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the General Land Office (GLO) will intervene in the lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unconstitutional seizure and arbitrary taking of Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) land along the Red River. The GLO is filing an intervention in th...more
USACE, Texas GLO and Galveston Parks Board celebrate completion of beach renourishment project
November 20, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office joined with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees to mark the completion of the second of three beach renourishment projects in Galveston. This beach restoration project created n...more
November 14th Declared "Save Texas History Day"
November 12, 2015(AUSTIN)—In honor of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History program's efforts to conserve and provide public access to historical archives and records, Steve Adler, Mayor of the City of Austin, declared Nov. 14th Save Texas History Day. "The Save Texas History program is doing great things to ma...more
Veterans Day to be honored with celebrations across Texas
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are honoring veterans with celebrations across the state all week long. Several celebrations will be taking place on Wednesday - Veterans Day - at all eight of the VLB's Texas State Veterans Homes. Additionally Commissioner George P. Bush will h...more
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring to Host Veterans Day Program
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—The Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will host several Veterans Day celebrations throughout the week including all-day events starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The day-of events will feature performances by the local cheerleading, dance, and choral student groups and refre...more
Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso to Host Veterans Day Celebration
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—Wednesday morning the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso will host its annual Veterans Day celebration. The event will honor those men and women who served our country with a cookout sponsored by El Paso City Council Representative Carl Robinson. Other special guests will include...more
Commissioner George P. Bush to meet with Texas Veterans in Abilene on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—Tomorrow morning Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6873 and Taylor County will host an informational meeting with Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush. Commissioner Bush will address Abilene and Taylor County leaders and participants will hear how the GLO and VLB collabora...more
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home to Host Veterans Day Program
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—The Alfredo Gonzalez Texas States Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day program at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. After a ceremony honoring the five branches of the military, residents and guests will be treated to a BBQ lunch. Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Law Do...more
Texas State Veterans Home in Temple to Hold Military Ball on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—Wednesday evening the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple will host its annual Veterans Military Ball with guest speaker, Colonel Mark W. Thompson. Troops from Ft. Hood and the 2nd Battalion 8th US Cavalry Regiment will provide the color guard and will be joined by the 206th Mil...more
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Veterans Day Parade and Cookout
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This second annual event will feature a patriotic parade honoring veterans through the expansive grounds of the home and will be followed by a large, free cookout which is op...more
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham to Host Veterans Day Program
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. This event will feature an address by Sen. Bob Hall, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Also taking part will be the Dodd City Elementary Honor Choir and Band, the Ector BETA Club ...more
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo to Host Veterans Day Celebration
November 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—The Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home Veterans Day in Amarillo will host its annual Veterans Day celebration at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event honoring the brave men and women who served our country will feature presentation of the colors by Tascosa High School ROTC Color Guard. Chaplains Br...more
GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Nationally Renowned Historian
November 09, 2015(AUSTIN)—On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. One of the special guests joining Commissioner...more
GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Chet Garner - The Daytripper
November 06, 2015(AUSTIN)—On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. One of the special guests joining Commissioner...more
Veterans Land Board Announces Changes at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
November 03, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today the Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are happy to announce changes to a handful of policies. The State Veterans Cemeteries are a special resting place for our veterans and their families. And now it will be easier than ever for those families to stay together. As of November ...more
Commissioner George P. Bush to honor Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program
November 03, 2015(AUSTIN)—On Wednesday Commissioner George P. Bush will honor a Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program. Joseph Tienter, a disabled vet whose roof is falling apart, will have a new roof installed during the day. Commissioner Bush will deliver brief remarks saluting Army Specialist 4t...more
New members join Alamo Endowment Board
November 02, 2015(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced two new additions to the reconstituted Alamo Endowment Board (AEB). Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., and Esperanza "Hope" Andrade now join the seven current members of the AEB in their mission to raise significant capital for the Alamo Co...more
George P. Bush Announces New Directors for Veterans Programs, Asset Enhancement, and Coastal Protection Divisions of the GLO
November 02, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced newly named Directors for the three main divisions of the Texas General Land Office. Brian Carter will assume the role of Director of the Asset Enhancement division, Colonel Matthew Elledge will be directing the Veterans Programs division and Dr. Ken Wisi...more
GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Ross Bennett, Austin-Based Celebrity Fashion Designer
October 30, 2015(AUSTIN)—On Saturday, November 14th, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. One of the special guests joining Commis...more
GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Bruce Shackelford of Antiques Roadshow
October 23, 2015(AUSTIN)—On Saturday, November 14th, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. One of the special guests joining Commis...more
2015 Border Energy Forum Wrap Up
October 21, 2015(AUSTIN)—On Friday the 2015 Border Energy Forum (BEF) concluded following two days of riveting speeches and panel presentations from some of the most renowned leaders across all platforms of the energy industry. The BEF is a bilingual event focused on fostering collaboration and conversation of the most eff...more
Commissioner George P. Bush and GLO Staff to Teach Live-Streamed Texas History Class
October 08, 2015(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush will teach a live Texas history class, "Opportunity in Texas: Land and Its Legacy in Texas History," on Thurs., Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. The class will be co-taught with K-12 Outreach Coordinator Buck Cole and live-streamed from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) via YouTube. ...more
Texas Vet Home Residents to Make Honor Flight - Last of a Generation
October 07, 2015(AUSTIN)—Veterans and citizens will gather on Friday, October 9th at 9 a.m. in the Austin Bergstrom airport to send-off four Texas WWII veterans as they depart to Washington, D.C. Messrs. Carl Johnson resides in the Floresville Texas State Veterans Homes while Carl Knight, John Marshal and Joseph Novembre l...more
GLO unveils new website
October 06, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today Commissioner Bush unveiled a new website for the Texas General Land Office. View the new website at http://www.glo.texas.gov. For more information, visit the official GLO Medium page at https://medium.com/@txglo/texas-general-land-office-cleans-up-reforms-and-reboots-website-40937dd5b80d...more
Commissioner Bush Announces Amanda Brock to be Featured Speaker for 2015 Border Energy Forum
October 05, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Amanda Martin-Brock, Chief Executive Officer of Water Standard, will be addressing attendees of the 2015 Border Energy Forum taking place in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 14-16, 2015. Martin-Brock has spent her career focused in the global oil and ga...more
More than 7,000 volunteers pick up 104 tons of trash from Texas beaches during annual Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
September 29, 2015(AUSTIN)—The results for Saturday's 29th annual Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Texas General Land Office are in. Unfortunately red tide conditions resulted in the cancellation of nine sites along the southern part of the coast including six locations in the Corpus Christi area and all three locations in ...more
Commissioner Bush announces new Contracts and Grants Review Committee, latest component of increased accountability initiative
September 22, 2015(AUSTIN)—Today Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush announced the creation and implementation of the new Contracts and Grants Review Committee. The committee, which has been in the works for several months and assembles for the first time today, is part of Commissioner Bush's long-ter...more
Commissioner Bush Orders Land Office to Start 2016 Budget from Zero
September 09, 2015(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office is starting next year's budget from zero. Commissioner George P. Bush ordered all agency budget planners and managers to jettison "baseline budgeting" in the upcoming fiscal year. Under baseline budgeting, planners set budgets based on what was spent in the prior year ...more
Chief Ranger statement in response to defacing incident, arrest at the Alamo
September 04, 2015(SAN ANTONIO)—Today Chief of the Alamo Rangers, Mark Adkins, released the following statement in response to an incident of criminal vandalism resulting in an arrest at the Alamo: "On September 3, 2015, at approximately 4:40 p.m. an individual was observed by an Alamo Tour Guide inside the Alamo Church, in the r...more
Bush crafts coastal partnership to protect Texas
August 31, 2015(AUSTIN)—Texas and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are teaming up for the first time ever to develop a plan to better protect the Texas coast from storms, and to speed recovery afterward. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Brigadier General David C. Hill, commander of the Army Corps of En...more
Commissioner Bush Leads 23-State Effort to End Green 'Sue and Settle' Racket
August 26, 2015(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has joined forces with land commissioners from Wisconsin to Hawaii to stop environmentalists from taking advantage of American taxpayers. "The Endangered Species Act was designed to preserve biodiversity, not enrich trial lawyers and political activists," said...more
Historic Texas maps help save themselves
August 24, 2015(AUSTIN)—Save Texas History hit a milestone this week, earning more than $300,000 to preserve historic Texas maps with the online sales of historic map reproductions. "The sale of historic map reproductions from the Land Office Archives funds the conservation of priceless original maps and documents at no c...more
Bush honors top Texas coastal stewards
August 17, 2015(AUSTIN, Texas)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today recognized six individuals who did more than all others last year to keep the coast clean. The commissioner honored them with Oil Spill Prevention and Response Awards. “OSPRA Award recipients exemplify how industry and regulatory agen...more
Mapping technology expertise wins Land Office high praise
August 10, 2015(AUSTIN, Texas)—An international conference of geographic information system (GIS) technology users recently honored the General Land Office (GLO)for its innovative use of technology to make maps. The GIS team at the General Land Office won the Special Achievement Award for Exceptional Applicat...more
Voices of Veterans oral historian gets new mission
August 04, 2015(AUSTIN)—The National Museum of the Marine Corps has a new Texas ambassador — U.S. Marine Major James Crabtree. Crabtree was appointed to the position by Governor Greg Abbott. Crabtree coordinates the Texas Veterans Land Board's Voices of Veterans oral history program. His new duties as ...more
Bush puts oil and gas lease sale on line; makes $20 million
August 04, 2015(AUSTIN)—Texas' first-ever online sale of oil and gas leases quickly became the biggest state lease sale in the nation to be held on EnergyNet, earning public schools nearly $20 million Tuesday morning. "When private oil and gas companies develop minerals managed by the GLO, it creates high-paying...more
Commissioner Bush Reboots the Texas General Land Office
July 30, 2015(AUSTIN)—Less than a year on the job, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is making good on his promise to streamline government and turn the Land Office into a sleek Texas powerhouse. “Less government is more efficient government,” Commissioner Bush said. “As a conservativ...more
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 26
July 27, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas))—Volunteers are signing up now for the nation's biggest coastal cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 26. The 2015 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup takes place at 30 of Texas’ most popular tourist beaches. Volunteers can sign up online at www.texasadoptabeach.org to tak...more
Find your perfect beach: GLO launches Texas Coasts
July 02, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today launched Texas Coasts, a Web-based app to help vacationers find the perfect beach, picnic park, or RV park for their next outing. Texas Coasts' responsive design fully integrates across all platforms for an easy user experience whether using a desktop, l...more
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home Celebrates 10th Anniversary
June 27, 2015(AUSTIN)—On Saturday, June 27th, generations of veterans from the Rio Grande Valley gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. The McAllen home is named after U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Alfredo “Fredd...more
Commissioner Bush announces winners of the Save Texas History Texas Travels Essay Contest
May 29, 2015(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the fourth- and seventh- grade the winners of Save Texas History’s 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. The Texas Travels Essay Contest encourages student...more
Texana Foundation Donates Five Rare Maps to Texas General Land Office Archives and Records
May 19, 2015()—AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the founder of the Texana Foundation, Jefferson Morgenthaler, are proud to announce the donation of five historic maps to the Texas General Land Office Archives. This represents the largest single donation of historic maps to the archives. "These ...more
Commissioner Bush encourages Texas veterans to be heard – “What Does Freedom Mean to You?”
May 07, 2015(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board, is encouraging active duty military, veterans, their family members and those who honor our freedoms to participate in a special project of the Voices of Veterans program. The VLB is asking, “What Does Freedom Mean to...more
Alamo Firearms of the Texas Frontier exhibit extended through May 31, 2015
May 04, 2015((SAN ANTONIO))—SAN ANTONIO - Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the wildly popular Firearms of the Texas Frontier exhibit has been extended through May 31st. Visitors have the opportunity to view firearms that helped settle the Texas frontier. This exciting exhibit contains hist...more
Commissioner George P. Bush announces settlement in lawsuit over use of Alamo mark
May 01, 2015(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas issued an order confirming the state's ownership of the image of the Alamo and its right to use that image as a trademark. The decision is the result of pending litigation betwee...more
Commissioner Bush, Governor Abbott headline Texas Charter Revolution Rally
April 29, 2015(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN – Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Governor Greg Abbott joined forces today to show their support for public charter schools on the steps of the Texas Capitol. Commissioner Bush is making education a top priority at the Texas General Land Office. “As Texas Land ...more
60 tons of trash removed from Texas beaches Saturday
April 21, 2015(AUSTIN)—Nearly 5,000 hard-core Adopt-A-Beach volunteers braved thunderstorms and wind Saturday to haul more than 60 tons of trash off Texas beaches for the 29th annual Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup. "Adopt-A-Beach volunteers are a dedicated group," Texas Land Commissioner George P....more
Commissioner George P. Bush Appoints First Female Chief Clerk at the Texas General Land Office
April 17, 2015(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the appointment of Anne Idsal to serve as the first female Chief Clerk of the Texas General Land Office. In this constitutionally mandated position, Idsal will act as the chief executive officer for the Land Office and manage the daily activities...more
City of San Antonio to Reissue RFQ for Alamo Plaza Historic District and Alamo Complex Joint Master Plan
April 16, 2015(SAN ANTONIO)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and City of San Antonio have teamed up to direct a collaborative vision for the future of the Alamo Complex and the surrounding historic district. The City, in partnership with the GLO, is reissuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for eligible firms to develop...more
Texas General Land Office and City of San Antonio Teaming Up for the Future of the Alamo
April 10, 2015((AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO, Texas))—Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, and Ivy Taylor, Mayor of San Antonio, announced that city and state leaders will be teaming up through a cooperative agreement to direct a collaborative vision for the future of the Alamo Plaza Historic District and the Alamo Comp...more
Artwork wins Roosevelt Alexander Elementary 2nd grader Caribbean cruise
April 02, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Download photos of Commissioner Bush choosing winner Bryan Wang, a second grader from Roosevelt Alexander Elementary in Katy, Texas, is the grand prize winner of the 2015 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. Texas Land Commissioner G...more
New GLO education website is one-stop-shop for Texas teachers and parents
April 02, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Commissioner George P. Bush today unveiled the redesigned and streamlined Texas General Land Office education website – www.txglo.org/education. A former school teacher, Commissioner Bush is making education a top priority at the General Land Office. This website is the first of its kind ...more
Texas-sized beach cleanup Saturday, April 18
March 25, 2015((AUSTIN) )—Volunteers are needed for the nation’s biggest all-volunteer coastal cleanup Saturday, April 18. The 2015 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup takes place at 30 of Texas’ most popular tourist beaches. Volunteers can sign up online at www.texasadoptabeach.org to...more
Pioneer Surveying exhibit stakes claim for Texas Surveyors' Week March 15-21
March 16, 2015((AUSTIN) )—A new exhibit at the Texas General Land Office explores little-known heroes from Texas' past and present — land surveyors. "Pioneer Surveying in Texas," located on the first floor of the Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, takes a look at the surveying experience in pre-revolutionary...more
Master of disaster takes over consolidated Coastal Resiliency and Recovery Program at General Land Office
March 13, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas))—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced a homegrown project management expert will take over the new Coastal Resiliency and Recovery Program at the General Land Office. Jorge Ramirez, who turned around a moribund hurricane recovery effort after Ike and Dolly, will now head up the new...more
GLO Commissioner and DRT joint statement on evolving role in Alamo management
March 12, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), and Ellen McCaffrey, 44th President General of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), released the following statements: Commissioner George P. Bush: “Without the early intervention of the Daughters of the R...more
Commissioner Bush: GLO innovating online service to benefit Texas veterans
March 10, 2015(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN – Commissioner George P. Bush today unveiled the redesigned and streamlined Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) website – www.texasveterans.com. As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, Bush concurrently serves as Chairman of the VLB. The new website creates easy acc...more
George P. Bush Welcomes New Alamo Endowment Board
March 04, 2015(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush yesterday afternoon chaired the first meeting of a reconstituted Alamo Endowment Board, promising to turn the nonprofit into a fundraising powerhouse for Alamo preservation efforts. As Texas Land Commissioner, Bush oversees the Alamo on beha...more
Surfside Beach gets touch-up
February 23, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—More than 2,555 dump truck-loads of sand are on their way to Surfside Beach, just in time for Spring Break. Work on a $2.3 million project funded by the Texas General Land Office's Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act program began Monday. The effort will place 23,000 cubic yards of sand along...more
Commissioner Bush Reminds Teachers and Parents to Encourage Students to Participate in the 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest
February 18, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas))—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush would like to remind parents and teachers to encourage 4th and 7th grade students to participate in Save Texas History’s 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest. The Texas Travels Essay Contest encourages students to read and write about cities, towns, and ...more
Record-breaking beach cleanup held Saturday
February 09, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Perfect weather and strong volunteer support drew a record 806 volunteers to Corpus Christi Beaches Saturday for the Texas General Land Office's Winter Cleanup. "Turnout was amazing and it was a perfect day at the coast," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who pitched in with th...more
Texas coast to get $1.74 million in grants
February 09, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced $1.74 million for projects to improve public beach access and help restore sensitive bay systems on the Texas coast. "These projects were carefully selected to be a good investment for the Texas coast," Bush said. "We're able to accomplish some prett...more
Winter Texans haul nearly 4 tons of trash of South Padre Island beaches
February 09, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas))—Winter Texans showed their love for Texas beaches Friday, with 106 volunteers pitching in to haul off nearly four tons of trash at the Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Winter Texan Cleanup Friday. While cigarette butts, soda cans and even dirty diapers continue to top the list of i...more
Veterans Land Board recognizes top producing partners
February 05, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—The Texas Veterans Land Board today announced participants who have helped promote veteran and military member benefits during the 2014 year. Top real estate professionals, community developers and mortgage lenders generated Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) land and home loans we...more
Commissioner Bush Announces New Director of the Alamo
February 04, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced that Rebecca Bridges Dinnin of San Antonio has been appointed Director of the Alamo, a new senior-level position in the Texas General Land Office (GLO). “I am proud to welcome Becky to this important position within the Texas General L...more
Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery expansion ready to serve
February 03, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—The growing number of South Texas heroes interred at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will be more than accommodated for years to come with two new columbaria ready for eternal service. The two new structures expand the capacity of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery by 700 new...more
George P. Bush: Chris Kyle's life stands as example of service to all
February 02, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today said he hopes Texans will forever remember Chris Kyle's life of service to our veterans and praised Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to declare Feb. 2 as "Chris Kyle Day." "Chris Kyle deserves to be remembered for what he lived for, fought for and d...more
Commissioner Bush: Transparency and Accountability Key to Effective Governance
January 29, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Commissioner George P. Bush promised a Texas General Land Office (GLO) that is transparent and accountable. He pledged to be fiscally conservative and ensure no wasteful spending. Immediately upon taking office, Commissioner Bush instructed all GLO department leaders to thoroughly review p...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Kick-Off of 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest
January 27, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas))—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Texas Travels Essay Contest encourages students to read and write about cities, towns, and distinct geographic locales that are significant ...more
Land Commissioner George P. Bush expands veteran benefits
January 27, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas))—Texas veterans are now eligible for low-interest land loans up to $125,000 — the maximum allowed by law. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush increased the land loan limit in his first act as chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB). The previous land loan limit was $10...more
Commissioner George P. Bush Promotes Transparency Expert to Director of Open Government
January 23, 2015((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Demonstrating a commitment to transparency in state government, Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the appointment of Hadassah Schloss to the newly created role of Director of Open Government at the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Prior to this promotion, Schloss served as the GLO Open Re...more
2014
Phil Collins Delivers
October 28, 2014(SAN ANTONIO)—The fringed leather pouch David Crockett carried his musket balls in the day he fell at the Alamo probably started out its life in a Creek Indian village in Tennessee. Its trip to Texas with Crockett in 1836 was just the start of a journey that would eventually land it in Switzerland, in the home o...more