Cmr. Bush Secures FEMA Funding for three Corpus Area Beach Restoration Projects
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 will all be repaired. FEMA resources have been allocated to fund 90% of the repairs on all three beaches. “Hurricane Harvey caused unprecedented damage to our Texas beaches,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
GLO Recipient of Three Communicator Awards for the 2017 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
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. Read More
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen Receives VA Grant Completely Funding Expansion and Improvements
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 percent of allowable costs for the expansion of the cemetery."There is no service greater than that of a United States Military Veteran," said Chairman Bush. "Our Veterans who honorably served our country deserve a cemetery fitting of their commitment and dedication to the United States. Read More
Cmr George P. Bush Meets With India Consul General Dr. Anupam Ray
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, stability, and economic trade. In the United States, Texas leads the country in the production of both oil and natural gas.Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Consul General Dr. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Votes in Favor of 10th State Veteran Home
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. The creation of a new home does not require state taxpayer dollars and homes are built on donated land."Texas veterans must never be left without proper care," said Chairman George P. Bush. Read More
Alamo Executive Committee Resolution Signed by Commissioner George P. Bush
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 Citizens Advisory Committee who donated countless hours to help make this plan a reality. Their selfless efforts will ensure a plan of consensus that will restore dignity and reverence to the original battlefield site of 1836. Read More
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Clean Up Postponed
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 General Land Office has decided to postpone the cleanup until after inclement weather has passed.Who: Thousands of Texans who care about the coastWhat: GLO Adopt-A-Beach Fall CleanupWhen:POSTPONED: Saturday, October 6th Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Clean up will be from 9 a.m. Read More
Cmr George P. Bush Urges Texans to Monitor Warnings, Prepare for Severe Weather
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 Mexico with a 70 percent chance of cyclone formation in the next 48 hours. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Remarks at SBOE Social Studies Hearing
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, from the state curriculum. Commissioner Bush stands adamantly against the proposed changes. "Good morning, madam chairman and members of the State Board of Education. My name is George P. Bush. I am your Texas land commissioner, a military veteran, and I am the guardian of our Alamo. Read More
Texas GLO announces public comment period for Harris County and City of Houston Local Plans
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. Read More