CMR GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS LIBERTY HILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Liberty Hill Intermediate School as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of an original map created by Stephen. F. Austin from the GLO archives. The history lesson included an interactive lesson of Stephen F. Austin’s map taught by Commissioner Bush and the exclusive opportunity for students to hold and examine a cannonball found at the Alamo. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronald G. Sullivan. Born on August 12, 1943, Mr. Sullivan served in the United States Navy from January 23, 1964 to May 1, 1964. Mr. Sullivan is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Navy Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2019 FALL CLEANUP
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the 2019 Fall Cleanup. “Preserving our environment and coastline is critical for the State of Texas,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Despite flooding on our coastline, 6,631 volunteers joined together and removed 106,141 pounds (53 tons) of trash from 130 miles of Texas beaches and bays. The incredible turnout from Texans across the state despite horrific flooding exemplifies our resiliency and dedication to ensuring our coast is preserved. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Walter Albert Green. Born on June 30, 1955, Mr. Green served in the United States Navy from December 19, 1972 to July 20, 1973. Mr. Green is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Navy Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
Texas GLO announces details for Austin, Beaumont and Corpus Christi regional public hearings for mitigation funds
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is announcing details for three regional public hearings to seek input on the use of $4,297,189,00 in funding for mitigation projects in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey as well as 2015 and 2016 Floods. The GLO will directly administer these funds, while the cities of Houston and San Marcos will administer separate, direct allocations of $61,884,000 and $24,012,000, respectively, for the 2015 Floods.The U.S. Read More
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 2019 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2019 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your community is worth saving?" "Our local communities reflect deep history whether we realize it or not," said Commissioner Bush. "We always appreciate monumental historic sites but tend to forget the history right at our front doors. Read More
ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH FALL COAST WIDE CLEANUP
Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the Annual Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup will take place at thirty different locations coast wide across Texas. Volunteers can sign up at www.texasadoptabeach.org or show up onsite to take part in a fun-filled day of giving back to our community and taking care of the Texas coast. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush urges Texans to monitor warnings, prepare for severe weather
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush urged Texans to take heed of severe weather warnings, know their risk and be prepared. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is continuing to monitor Tropical Depression Imelda, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to portions of Coastal and Southeast Texas through Thursday.Be Prepared, Stay Prepared:Know Your Risk - Sign up for your community's emergency warning system. Read More
UPCOMING ARANSAS COUNTY VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Aransas County and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Keep Aransas County Beautiful (KACB) to offer Aransas County Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free of charge.Designed to provide owners with a voluntary method of disposal, interested boat owners are encouraged to participate if the vessel is less than 26 feet long, with longer boats being accepted on a case by case basis. Read More