VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY AT ABILENE
Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
NEXT GEN WARRIOR PARTNERS WITH HIRING OUR HEROES
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 Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) initiative to produce a three-part podcast series addressing critical issues in the military and Veterans community. Read More
VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
VLB PARTNERS WITH CITY OF MISSION TO MANAGE TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
VLB LAUNCHES 24/7 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT TO AID TEXAS VETERANS
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 and will provide Veterans with faster access to answers and help them access the benefits they've earned. Read More
GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
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 McRaven as the keynote speaker and remarks by Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush. Read More
WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERAN TO CELEBRATE 100th BIRTHDAY
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. Read More
VLB CHAIRMAN GEORGE P. BUSH PROVIDES LOAN PENALTY RELIEF FOR VETERANS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
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 circumstances induced by COVID-19 and has taken measures to ease the burden of loan and housing penalties on the Veteran community. Read More
WWII AND KOREAN WAR VETERAN REQUESTS 100 VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
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 our Texas Veterans, Commissioner Bush is asking Texans to send virtual birthday wishes to this Navy and Air Force Veteran rather than cards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that COVID-19 can spread through and live on surfaces for extended amounts of time. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
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 April 11, 1933, Mr. Reule served in the United States Navy from April 20, 1952 to February 22, 1954. He has received the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Korean Service Medal. Mr. Reule is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More