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 $2.2 million to improve drainage facilities in Texas City
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,211,686 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve drainage facilities in Texas City. With these funds, Texas City will be able to install storm sewer culverts, sidewalks, a wheel chair ramp, and two large storm manholes, as well as repair pavement along Texas Avenue between 5th Street and Bay Street."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.5 million for flood and drainage improvements in Colorado County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,527,327 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Colorado County 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 $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 $2.3 million sewer and street improvements and $1.6 million for home buyouts in Sour Lake
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,325,172 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for sewer facility and street improvements for the city of Sour Lake, as well as $1,646,971 for a buyout program to remove approximately 19 family homes from harm’s way."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 announces $1.6 million for drainage improvements in the city of Wharton
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,650,172 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Wharton to make street improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, regrading roadside ditches, and installing outfall ditches along N Richmond Road, as well as N. Walnut, N. Bell, and Speed Streets. "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 nearly $3 million to improve water facilities in Port Neches
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,965,377 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve water facilities in Port Neches. "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