More than 8,200 volunteers pick up 172,853 lbs of trash from Texas beaches during Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
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 169 miles of Texas coastline!“For 30 years Adopt-A-Beach volunteers have come together along 367 miles of our Lone Star coastline to pick up trash and keep Texas clean and beautiful,” said Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces release of the GLO’s State of Texas Action Plan for disaster recovery funding
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 Texas counties are eligible for recovery funding as a result of receiving Presidential Disaster Declarations for 2015 events. Read More
Vessel Turn-In Program to make waves in Matagorda County
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 method of disposal, interested boat owners are encouraged to participate if the vessel is less than 26 feet long, with longer boats being accepted on a case by case basis. The vessel must be delivered to one of two drop off points September 6-8 from 8:00 a.m. Read More
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup Saturday, September 24th
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-site Saturday morning to take part in a fun-filled day at the beach that makes a difference."Sign up now to join forces with thousands of other Texans who care about the coast," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
GLO’s Texas Coasts Wins Award at Prestigious International GIS Technology Conference
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 Institute, or Esri, hosts the world's largest annual conference dedicated to geographic information system (GIS) technology. This category evaluates maps that make specific use of an Esri mapping API as a core component in the design and publication of a standalone online map product. Read More
Bush’s innovation brings in nearly $100 million for Texas schoolchildren
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 sealed bid transaction services, to conduct lease sales online. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Appointees to Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group
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, each serving two-year terms."This coalition of regional leaders is an important element of my plan to make coastal protection a priority both during the upcoming legislative session and for the long-term," Commissioner Bush said. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush teams up with Okay to Say™ to help fellow veterans coping with PTS
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 (PTS). The #okatytosay grassroots effort is targeted at eliminating the social stigma that prevents many from seeking the help they need. Read More
New Alamo license plate now available
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 preservation efforts and historical educational programs.“The creation of this new license plate coincides with a new and exciting chapter in the Alamo’s history as we continue to make great strides in the historic master plan process,” Commissioner Bush said. “I commend Rep. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush launches new Hurricane Preparedness & Planning informational outreach initiative on TXGLO.org
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 federal resources, and begin prioritizing efforts to build a resilient Texas coast."With 367 miles of Gulf beaches and more than 3,300 miles of bays and estuaries, Texas has one of the longest coastlines in the country," Commissioner Bush said. Read More