Statement from the GLO on City of Houston recovery litigation
Today Travis County 353rd District Court Judge Tim Sulak issued a ruling granting a temporary injunction requested by Mayor Sylvester Turner to enjoin the Texas General Land Office (GLO) from providing housing recovery assistance for residents in the City of Houston. Read More
GLO Accepting New Applications for Homeowner Assistance Program in Harris County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is now accepting new applications for the Homeowner Assistance Program in Harris County. Harris County homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey who are still in need of assistance to repair or rebuild their homes are encouraged to apply. The program provides repairs, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or other improvements so that the damaged home is more resilient against natural disasters, including elevating homes above flood level. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.6 million for flood and drainage improvements in City of Friendswood
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,691,517 in Hurricane Harvey disaster grants for the city of Friendswood to make flood and drainage 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 $2.8 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Galveston County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,838,296 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 12 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Galveston 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 $1.8 million for flood, drainage, and street improvements in City of Huntsville
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,848,750 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the City of Huntsville to make flood, drainage, and street 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 $286,025 for street improvements in Lee County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $286,025 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Lee County to make street 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 $1.6 million for planning study as well as flood, drainage, and street improvements in Bastrop County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,632,148.07 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Bastrop County to improve roads as well as flood and drainage facilities at 118 sites throughout the county, benefiting more than 45,000 residents.Bastrop County will make flood and drainage improvements at 38 locally prioritized sites. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush to FEMA: Partial Home Repair Programs are Vital to Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 Following a Hurricane
Today Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush announced he sent a letter to Keith Turi, Assistant Administrator for the Recovery Directorate for the U.S. Read More
GLO seeks proposals for resilient building construction services
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted six requests for proposals (RFPs) for construction services for the State of Texas CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Home Program. This innovative program will reconstruct owner-occupied single-family homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey with additional resiliency standards."As populations of Texans grow denser in counties near our state's coast, it has become increasingly important to not only build stronger, but more resilient to damaging storms," said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $322,714 for sewer and water improvements for City of Manvel
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $322,714 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Manvel to make sewer and water 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