Cmr. George P. Bush announces successful settlement of Red River BLM lawsuit
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 and county plaintiffs. The Texas General Land Office partnered with the Texas Public Policy Foundation who represented the private land owners.“For more than 180 years Texans have stood up against anyone who would attempt to infringe on our property rights,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush's Texas GLO wins prestigious American Planning Association Award
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 recognizes exemplary planning improving the quality of life and economic opportunities in communities."The GLO's Community Development and Revitalization team is dedicated to assisting Texans in rebuilding after disasters," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Texas Land Cmr. George P. Bush's statement regarding U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO
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 praising President Trump's strong show of support for Israel. Read More
U.S. Coast Guard and Texas GLO re-float large vessel damaged by Harvey
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 and the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces conservation effort for 1836 Alamo battle cannons
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 in partnership with the Texas A&M University Conservation Research Lab in College Station, Texas. Read More
Volunteers needed at 12 sites for Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup
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 removing this dangerous debris. -- AUSTIN - Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help clean the Texas coast on Saturday, Sept. 23. Read More
Get your ticket for the 8th Annual Save Texas History Symposium: Texas and the Great War
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 will commemorate the centennial of American involvement in World War I and will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Commons Learning Center at the University of Texas' Pickle Campus in north Austin."World War I was one of the defining conflicts in world history," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
Vessel Turn-In Program to make waves in Calhoun County
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 charge. 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 the Calhoun County Recycling Center between Aug. Read More
Save the date and sign up for the Coastwide Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup!
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-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 want to help keep our beaches safe and clean," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush: Online Summer Oil & Gas Lease Sale bidding ends tomorrow!
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 gas on Permanent School Fund property owned by the state. The company offering the highest up-front payment (commonly called a bonus) is awarded the lease. Tract information is now available on the EnergyNetwebsite and bids are being accepted until 10:00 a.m. Read More