Commissioner George P. Bush announces more than $1.7 million for wastewater, street and public facility improvements in City of Kountze
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,728,304 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the City of Kountze to make wastewater, street and public facility improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces more than $1.1 million for street improvements in City of Taylor Landing
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,173,343 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the City of Taylor Landing to make street improvements, including reconstructing the driving surface, applying asphalt, striping streets, and repairing roadside ditches. The street improvements will take place from Hwy 73 to 7,620 linear feet north on Country Club Drive. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces $2 million for street improvements in City of Rose Hill Acres
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the City of Rose Hill Acres to make street improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
GLO Posts Draft State Housing Guidelines for 2018 & 2019 Flooding and Tropical Storm Disasters for Public Comment
Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the state of Texas Housing Guidelines for 2018 & 2019 Flooding and Tropical Storm Disasters for a federally mandated 15-day public comment period. Regional Housing Guidelines for the Homeowner Assistance Program and the Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HARP) will be released on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Read More
Stephen F. Austin Continues Reign as “Top Texan”
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Stephen F. Austin claimed the title of the 2021 Top Texan Tournament. Austin’s dominant showing in the spring tournament overwhelmed the competition and paved the way for his second victory in as many years.“Texans have spoken, and they have once again selected Stephen F. Austin, one of our state’s most important historical figures, as this year’s Top Texan,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
COMMISSIONER BUSH JOINS THE ENERGY WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush participated in a roundtable with members from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces more than $6.9 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for League City
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $6,987,717 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 15 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in League City. This community was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces more than $4.2 million for flood and drainage improvements for City of Nederland
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,259,659 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the City of Nederland to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces more than $10.9 million for flood and drainage improvements for Orange County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $10,934,201 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for Orange County to make flood and drainage improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
COMMISSIONER BUSH HONORS LOCAL OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE AWARDEES
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush awarded three recipients the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) 2020 Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Award, which recognizes outstanding environmental practices in the oil spill response community. Read More