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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


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $6 million combined for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected areas

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $6,298,360 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $3 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for West Orange

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,041,446 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of West 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 more than $1.6 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Gonzales County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,667,714 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately six homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Gonzales 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 $135 million in Hurricane Harvey recovery funds reallocated to prioritize low- to moderate-income renters

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) will fully fund 14 multifamily developments for reconstruction or new construction, rebuilding an additional 1,363 affordable rental units for families across Hurricane Harvey-affected areas. Read More