COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VIRTUALLY VISITS TEXAS ENERGY INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive virtual Texas energy lesson to students at the Texas Energy Institute High School in Houston as part of his year of energy initiative. At the beginning of the year, Commissioner Bush dedicated 2020 to the year of energy – little did we know just how important it would be for our state to examine how important Texas energy is to our society as a whole. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.7 million for flood and drainage improvements for Baytown
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,785,864 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Baytown 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 $6.8 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jasper County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $6,820,960 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 49 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Jasper County. 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
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN CONQUERS ALL IN 2020 TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT
Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winner of the 2020 Top Texan Tournament, with Stephen F. Austin claiming the worthy title of Top Texan. Unusual times presented by COVID-19 didn't keep Texans from debating about the most admired leaders in Texas history. During the past few weeks, Texans across the state joined together online to learn more about the prominent leaders in our state's history and vote on who deserves the title "Top Texan." Stephen F. Austin dedicated his life to making Texas a successful state. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush and Texas GLO celebrate 1,000 homes done - and counting!
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush proudly announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completely rebuilt more than 1,000 homes for Texas families through the Homeowner Assistance Program. This achievement marks an important milestone in a program that is anticipated to rebuild more than 7,000 homes using $1.334 billion in available Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), plus an additional $500 million in Community Development Block Grants for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT), funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $1.4 million for drainage improvements in La Marque
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,447,527 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to drainage facilities in La Marque. "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 $510,000 to improve streets as well as flood and drainage facilities in Milam County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $510,000 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as flood and drainage facilities in Milam County. "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 $1.4 million for street improvements in Palacios
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,414,860 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Palacios to make street improvements, including reconstructing the driving surface, replacing and installing culverts, and regrading roadside ditches. "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 nearly $12 million for infrastructure improvements in Refugio County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $11,957,845 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as sewer, water, drainage and public facilities in Refugio County. "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 $4.4 million to improve streets as well as drainage facilities in Walker County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,445,805 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as drainage facilities in Walker County."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