Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Texas Legislature's $400 Million in Funding for the Alamo Plan
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to celebrate the passage of a $400 million funding allocation for the historic Alamo Plan, which was included in the state's budget Governor Greg Abbott signed on Sunday. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kickoff of the 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question. Read More
Save Texas History Limited Edition Coffee Tumblers Now Available
As part of National Historic Preservation Month, the General Land Office’s (GLO) Save Texas History program is offering a limited edition run of tumblers to anyone who donates $30 or more. Read More
2022 Top Texan Tournament Kicks Off This Week
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) kicked off the 7th Annual Top Texan Tournament. This bracket-style contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program, encourages students, teachers, and history buffs to learn about a diverse group of historical figures and choose their favorite Texan. Read More
Historic Maps and Annual Limited-Edition Holiday Ornament Now on Sale
This holiday season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush encourages giving the gift of Texas history through the General Land Office (GLO) Archives. With over 45,000 historic map reproductions, the GLO offers an extensive collection including maps of hometowns, counties, and regions across Texas, making them the perfect gifts for friends and family. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2021 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the kickoff of the 2021 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. Read More
Commissioner Bush rolls out two reimagined GLO websites - Adopt-A-Beach and Save Texas History
Commissioner George P. Bush today unveiled redesigned and streamlined Texas General Land Office websites for Adopt-A-Beach and Save Texas History. A former school teacher, Commissioner Bush has made education and efficiency top priorities at the General Land Office. Read More
GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Nationally Renowned Historian
On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. Read More
Artwork wins Roosevelt Alexander Elementary 2nd grader Caribbean cruise
Download photos of Commissioner Bush choosing winner Bryan Wang, a second grader from Roosevelt Alexander Elementary in Katy, Texas, is the grand prize winner of the 2015 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest. Read More
The Alamo
Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), and Ellen McCaffrey, 44th President General of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), released the following statements:Commissioner George P. Bush:“Without the early intervention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, we would not be able to celebrate the Shrine of Texas Liberty today. Read More