VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Houston on Feb. 20th
A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016.Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Board will be on hand to provide information on state programs including land, housing and home improvement loans as well as Texas state veterans' cemeteries and nursing homes for veterans. As an intergovernmental partnership event between the Texas VLB, the U.S. Read More
Announcing the Battle of the Alamo 180th Anniversary Events
Remember the Alamo with thirteen days of interactive living history programming and special events to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Check out the Alamo's website at www.thealamo.org for daily schedules of events.Daily eventsDaily at 10 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., reenactors will read a daily overview of events including letters and historic speeches from those who were there in 1836. These readings will take place in front of the Alamo Church. Additionally, Living History demonstrations will take place on the grounds from 10:00 a.m. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush to speak at Texas Veterans Commission’s 18th annual Veterans Summit
Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush will speak during the opening session of the 18th annual TVC Veterans Summit. Commissioner Bush will speak about GLO veteran initiatives over the last year as well as plans to make 2016 the 'Year of the Veteran'. WHO: Texas Land Commissioner George P. BushWHAT: Texas Veterans Commission Veterans SummitWHEN: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group
Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the framework for a new Coastal Resiliency Advisory Group. This regional advisory group of 15 members will consist of local government, business and industry leaders serving two-year terms. "As Texans, the coast represents a significant component of our shared heritage," said Commissioner Bush. "Its beaches, marshes and islands are a beacon of all that Texas stands for and making sure we build, maintain and protect our coast is one of my top priorities as Commissioner of the General Land Office. Read More
Texas State Genealogical Society Donates $5,000 to Save Texas History
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is proud to announce the donation of $5,000 from the Texas State Genealogical Society to the Save Texas History Program. The funds will be used for the continued conservation of important Republic of Texas records in the Texas General Land Office Archives. Read More
George P. Bush Announces GLO Accomplishments Across First 365 Days
Today Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush unveiled a new website touting the accomplishments of the GLO team under his first year in office. Read More
GLO South Padre Island Winter Beach Cleanup set for Feb. 12th
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling on volunteers in the Rio Grande Valley for the 20th Annual Winter Beach Cleanup Friday, Feb. 12 at South Padre Island. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of drinking water. Read More
GLO Coastal Bend Winter Beach Cleanup Feb. 13th
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling on volunteers for the 12th Annual Winter Beach Cleanup Saturday, Feb. 13 at seven Coastal Bend beaches. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.The locations participating in the Winter Beach Cleanup are:Rockport − Check-in is at Rockport Beach Park pavilion. Contact Kerry Goodall at 361-729-6661 or via e-mail at kerry.goodall@texasadoptabeach.org.Aransas Pass/Redfish Bay − Check-in is at Lighthouse Lakes Park, four miles east of Aransas Pass on Highway 361. Read More
VLB hosts first Texas Veterans Benefits Fair of 2016 in McAllen on Jan. 23rd
A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016.Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Board will be on hand to provide information on state programs including land, housing and home improvement loans as well as Texas state veterans' cemeteries and nursing homes for veterans. As an intergovernmental partnership event between the Texas VLB, the U.S. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Bush hails passage of Congressman Thornberry's bill to stop illegal federal land grab in its tracks
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the passage of U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry's (R-Clarendon) H.R. 2130 by the U.S. House of Representatives today. The legislation, filed in conjunction with a Senate companion bill (S. 1153) by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), will protect private property rights of landowners along the Red River from federal ownership claims. Read More