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Cmr. George P. Bush announces $21 million in buyout funds for Fort Bend County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $21,155,575 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to conduct a buyout program. Fort Bend County was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. Fort Bend County will conduct a buyout program targeting approximately 100 homes most vulnerable to flooding."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $263,295 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Moulton

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $263,295 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Moulton to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to the heavy rainfall. Local leaders prioritized the project to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More

Cmr. George P. Bush announces nearly $17 million in disaster recovery buyout funds

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved nearly $17 million in Hurricane Harvey funds for Austin, Grimes, Liberty Counties and Wharton County, as well as Texas City and the city of Victoria to conduct buyout programs for homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas. Read More

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $323,161 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Cleveland

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $323,161 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Cleveland to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to the heavy rainfall. Local leaders prioritized the project to ensure the effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $475,228 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Sinton

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $475,228 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Sinton to improve critical sewer and wastewater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, heavy rainfall overwhelmed the wastewater system resulting in a collection system failure. Local leaders prioritized the project to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $477,000 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Goliad

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $477,108 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Goliad to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to the heavy rainfall. Local leaders prioritized the project to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More

Success of Homeowner Assistance Program means time and funding running out - apply soon

Today the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) announced the Homeowner Assistance Program's (HAP) successful efforts to rebuild homes is bringing the application process to a quick conclusion. All potential applicants must submit completed applications by December 31, 2019, to be considered for eligibility pending funding availability. Thus far the GLO has approved more than 1,700 applications for construction, with 640 homes currently under construction and 286 completed with keys in the hands of homeowners. Read More

GLO Homeowner Reimbursement Program Getting Recovery Funds in the Hands of Survivors; Program Success Means Application Soon to Close

Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is announcing time and funding is running out for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HRP). This landmark program marks the first time federal recovery assistance has been available to reimburse Texas homeowners for up to $50,000 for out-of-pocket expenses for eligible repairs. Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY: ANNUAL VETERANS DAY FLAG LAYING CEREMONY AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

On Monday, November 11, The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is hosting its annual Veterans Day Flag Laying Ceremony and invites you to join in honoring our United States Veterans. The community is invited and encouraged to attend.A briefing and demonstration on how to place the flags on each burial site will be given by cemetery staff at 8:00 a.m.  Placement of the miniature U.S. Flags on each burial site will take place immediately following the briefing and demonstration. Media is welcome.Monday, November 11 8:00 a.m. Read More