Final reminder: Submission of applications for GLO disaster assistance programs needed by Dec. 31st
The Texas General Land Office's (GLO) is encouraging potential applicants for the Homeowner Assistance Program and Homeowner Reimbursement Program to finalize and submit draft applications before the December 31, 2019, deadline. The successful efforts by the GLO to get applications submitted to rebuild homes and provide reimbursement for eligible repair expenses is bringing the application submission process to a quick conclusion."The GLO is turning federal recovery funds in to housing repairs and reimbursements for Harvey homeowners at a record pace," said GLO spokesperson Brittany Eck. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $9 million in disaster recovery buyout funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $9,005,224 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Lee and Newton counties to conduct buyout programs for homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas. 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. "These recovery funds are critical to protecting lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $5 million combined for infrastructure projects in Harvey affected areas
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,393,875 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
MEDIA ADVISORY: MILITARY ARTWORK UNVEILING BY LOCAL MARINE VETERAN
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will showcase custom designed Military art work by one of their local Marine Veterans. Gerald King, local Marine Veteran from Coahoma, Texas has custom designed and painted metal Military art work representing each Military Branch: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy as well as the POW, the American Flag and the Texas Flag. Read More
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2019 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh grade winners of the 2019 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. The essay contest encourages students to answer the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?”“As a former history teacher, I am proud to announce the recipients of the 2019 annual Save Texas History Essay Contest: fourth grader, George Vernau III and seventh grader Aiden Williams,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
EVIDENCE OF BURIALS DISCOVERED IN MONKS BURIAL ROOM AND NAVE OF ALAMO CHURCH
Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Alamo Mission Archaeological Advisory Committee released statements following the identification of three burials during archeological exploration of the Monks Burial Room and Nave of the Alamo Church. The purpose of archeology inside and around the Alamo Church and Long Barrack is to install moisture monitoring equipment as well as locate and document the foundations of the 300 year old structures. Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Tuesday, December 17, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host their annual Christmas party at 5 p.m. for residents and family. The Christmas party will include Santa delivering gifts that have been generously donated by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Chapter 23-18. West Texas A&M University School of Music will have carolers here filling the halls with Christmas music. In addition, photos with Santa will be available. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Read More
GEORGE P. BUSH WRAPS UP YEAR OF EDUCATION WITH LOCAL HOUSTON SCHOOLS
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited three local Houston Schools – Spillane Middle School, Highland Heights Elementary School and Lanier Middle School as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. These three local Houston schools made for the last three stops out of fifty of his education visits for the year. During his visit, Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of one of Stephen F. Austin’s original maps from the Texas General Land Office archives. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces HUD has allocated $239 million to Texas for long-term recovery efforts for 2018 and 2019 disasters
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated the state of Texas more than $239 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to assist in long-term recovery efforts following severe flooding in 2018 and 2019 in South Texas and the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Tropical Storm Imelda in Southeast Texas."Flooding continues to be the most destructive form of natural disaster threatening our state," Commissioner Bush said. Read More
Texas GLO hosting public hearings for $4 billion in mitigation funds
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will host three regional public hearings in Dallas, the Rio Grande Valley and Houston to seek input on the state's action plan detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $4,297,189,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist eligible communities with mitigation projects. Read More