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Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $9 million in disaster recovery buyout and acquisition funds for Dickinson

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $9,219,828 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 49 homes and an acquisition program for approximately 50 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Dickinson. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Texas GLO posts Amendment 6 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for public comment

 Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush posted Amendment 6 to the $5.676 billion State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how unused or de-obligated funds will be reallocated to oversubscribed programs. "Hurricane Harvey devastated thousands of lives and homes along the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.2 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Silsbee

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1.2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately eight homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Silsbee. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $3.2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Orange

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,204,462 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 30 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Orange. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Rose City

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 11 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Rose City. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Bastrop County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,015,856 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Bastrop County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Pine Forest

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 10 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Pine Forest. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.3 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Milam County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,384,055 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 11 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Milam County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.6 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jefferson County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,651,308.80 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Jefferson County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Ingleside

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,215,968 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately seven homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Ingleside. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More