Cmr. George P. Bush applauds HUD approval of the state action plan for $4.3 billion in disaster mitigation funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) approval of the state action plan for Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. The plan was sent to HUD on February 3, 2020. With this approval, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) can now move forward in implementing the plan."Texas continues to move the recovery effort forward, despite new challenges presented by COVID-19," Commissioner Bush said. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.7 million in disaster recovery funds for home buyouts in Pearland
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,727,372 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 16 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Pearland. This community was 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 $3.3 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Hardin County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,388,238 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 30 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Hardin 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 $17.4 million in flood mitigation and home acquisition funding for Fort Bend County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $17,417,192 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to make flood and drainage improvements and conduct a home acquisition program. Several communities in Fort Bend 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. "These recovery funds are critical to protecting lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush commends President Trump and HUD for suspending foreclosures and evictions amid Covid-19 response
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement commending President Donald Trump and U.S. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jasper
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,000,000 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately six homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Jasper. This community was 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 $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