Cmr. George P. Bush Announces 2nd Annual Texas Adopt-A-Beach "Better Beaches" Fundraising Campaign
AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of the 2nd annual month-long Texas Adopt-A-Beach Better Beaches fundraising campaign. Donations to the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program are tax-deductible and can be made at TexasAdoptABeach.org."As Texans, we are proud of the shared heritage our coast represents," said Commissioner Bush. "Every day at the GLO, we work to protect that heritage for future generations. This month, I'm asking Texans to help make our coast even better. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces completion of the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the General Land Office (GLO) has completed the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, the first inclusive coastal plan for the state with the 6th longest coastline. To review the executive summary, master plan and technical report, visit the GLO's Hurricane Preparedness & Planning webpage."It is long past the time to protect our Texas coast," said Commissioner Bush. "The reality is that it is not a matter of if, but when, the next big storm will strike. Read More
31st Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup set for Earth Day 2017 - Saturday, April 22nd
AUSTIN - Volunteers are needed for the nation's biggest all-volunteer coastal cleanup Saturday, April 22nd. The 2017 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Coast-wide Spring Cleanup takes place at 28 of Texas' most popular tourist beaches. Volunteers can sign up at one of the locations online at www.texasadoptabeach.org to take part in a fun-filled day at the beach that makes a difference."The Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup is a great day at the beach for a great cause," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces donation of exceptionally rare map to Texas GLO
AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce an exceptionally rare Stephen F. Austin map of Texas has been donated to the Texas General Land Office by Thomas B. and Marsha Brown Taylor from Seabrook, Texas. The Taylors donated Genl. Austin's Map of Texas with Parts of Adjoining States Compiled by Stephen F. Austin, published by H.S. Tanner, printed in 1848, in memory of Mrs. Taylor's parents, Harrison K. and Margaret C. Read More
TPPF Serves Notice of Intent to File Lawsuit to Delist Golden-Cheeked Warbler as an Endangered Species
AUSTIN, TX - Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future Robert Henneke sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service serving the 60-day notice of intent to file a lawsuit to delist the golden-cheeked warbler from the Endangered Species List. Read More
Save Texas History Program receives grant from the Texas Historical Foundation
AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today accepted a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation on behalf of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program. The $4,000 grant will be used to promote stories found within the GLO Archives on social media. Since Commissioner Bush took office in January 2015, the GLO has developed a successful social media program, amassing thousands of followers across various platforms. Read More
Land Commissioner George P. Bush Congratulates Incoming Secretary of Energy Rick Perry
AUSTIN - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement congratulating Texas' longest-serving governor on his confirmation as Secretary of Energy. “I’m pleased to congratulate Gov. Perry on his confirmation to head the U.S. Department of Energy. I share our former governor’s desire to make Washington a little bit more like Texas, and I look forward to working with Secretary Perry on economic, energy security and technology development issues.” ### Read More
Land Cmr. George P. Bush statement on Senate confirmation of Ryan Zinke as Interior Secretary
AUSTIN - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement congratulating U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of the Interior:"I'd like to congratulate Congressman Zinke on his confirmation as Interior Secretary. As Texas Land Commissioner, I look forward to working together with him to address issues such as the Red River land dispute and finding sensible conservative solutions for other federal and state land management related matters."### Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2nd Annual Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament
AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History program will launch its 2nd Annual Top Texan Tournament tomorrow, March 2nd, in commemoration of Texas Independence Day and Texas History Month."Our second annual Top Texan Tournament is a chance to learn more about the men and women who have shaped our great state," said Commissioner George P. Bush. "Whether they're presidents, war heroes, or founding fathers, we have a history of greatness here in Texas. Read More
Bonham Veterans Home residents to participate in healing collaboration with Ranch Hand Rescue
AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the General Land Office's Veterans Land Board (VLB) is collaborating with Ranch Hand Rescue (RHR) Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary to offer animal therapy for residents of the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). The collaboration will offer groups of five veterans with an opportunity to travel from the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham to the RHR facility in Argyle, Texas. Read More