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. The reimagined Adopt-A-Beach and Save Texas History websites bring the latest in design and code to bear on two of the Land Office’s key public initiatives.“Save Texas History and Adopt-A-Beach are two tremendously valuable services provided by the General Land Office,” Commissioner Bush said. Read More
2016 Adopt-A-Beach Children’s Art Contest Opens
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 20th annual Adopt-A-Beach “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, March 2, 2016.“Many young students across Texas have not yet had the opportunity to visit our beautiful coast,” said Commissioner Bush. “This competition encourages kids to learn about the Texas coast and then be creative in demonstrating what impacts them through their art. Read More
Commissioner Bush announces Texas General Land Office purchase of Woolworth, Crockett, and Palace buildings
Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, announced official acquisition of three of the historically significant buildings across the Alamo Plaza from the Alamo Complex: the Woolworth, Crockett, and Palace buildings. Combined the square footage of the properties is nearly 100,000 square feet (98,557 square feet), a portion of which resides within the original footprint of the Alamo Mission compound built in 1724. This section of the compound's wall included the headquarters where Lieutenant Colonel William B. Read More
Land Commissioner Bush intervenes in lawsuit against unconstitutional seizure of private property by the BLM
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the General Land Office (GLO) will intervene in the lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unconstitutional seizure and arbitrary taking of Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) land along the Red River. Read More
USACE, Texas GLO and Galveston Parks Board celebrate completion of beach renourishment project
Today the Texas General Land Office joined with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees to mark the completion of the second of three beach renourishment projects in Galveston. This beach restoration project created new beaches west of 61st Street, an area in front of the seawall that has been without a beach for several decades. Speakers at the ceremony included USACE Galveston District Commander Col. Richard P. Read More
November 14th Declared "Save Texas History Day"
In honor of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History program's efforts to conserve and provide public access to historical archives and records, Steve Adler, Mayor of the City of Austin, declared Nov. 14th Save Texas History Day."The Save Texas History program is doing great things to make sure our history is preserved and accessible for future generations," said Mayor Steve Adler. Read More
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Veterans Day Parade and Cookout
The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This second annual event will feature a patriotic parade honoring veterans through the expansive grounds of the home and will be followed by a large, free cookout which is open to all.WHAT: Veterans Day parade and cookout (rain or shine!)WHERE: Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home, 11466 Honor Lane (Hwy 155) Tyler, TX 75708WHEN: 11 a.m. - Wednesday, Nov. Read More
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham to Host Veterans Day Program
The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. This event will feature an address by Sen. Bob Hall, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Also taking part will be the Dodd City Elementary Honor Choir and Band, the Ector BETA Club and the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders. The program is free and open to all.WHO: Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans HomeWHAT: Veterans Day programWHERE: 1300 Seven Oaks Rd. Bonham, TX 75418WHEN: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015Opened in 2001, the Clyde W. Read More
Veterans Day to be honored with celebrations across Texas
The Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are honoring veterans with celebrations across the state all week long. Several celebrations will be taking place on Wednesday - Veterans Day - at all eight of the VLB's Texas State Veterans Homes. Additionally Commissioner George P. Read More
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo to Host Veterans Day Celebration
The Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home Veterans Day in Amarillo will host its annual Veterans Day celebration at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event honoring the brave men and women who served our country will feature presentation of the colors by Tascosa High School ROTC Color Guard. Chaplains Bryan Tacket and Darrell Burton will be opening and closing the event with prayer and the Bushland High School Choir will provide musical entertainment. Read More