VLB Mobile Benefits Center makes its debut
On Saturday, the Veterans Land Board (VLB) debuted its new VLB Mobile Benefits Center at the VLB Veterans Benefits Fair in San Antonio. This new state-of-the-art RV will travel across Texas helping the VLB staff spread the word to Texas veterans about the benefits and services they earned by serving their country. Read More
George P. Bush Announces New Bowie Exhibit at the Alamo: First-in-Texas technology lets visitors touch Texas history
SAN ANTONIO - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Alamo proudly announce the launch of a new interactive exhibit, Bowie: Man - Knife - Legend. The exhibit explores the life and times of Alamo defender James Bowie, and also examines the impact that his famous knife had on Texas and the frontier. The exhibit will open in the newly refurbished Alamo Annex on Saturday, March 4, with an official kick-off event later in the month. Read More
Commissioner Bush Announces 2nd Annual Save Texas History Program Fundraising Campaign
AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of the 2nd annual Save Texas History program fundraising campaign to help raise awareness and funds for historic document preservation. Throughout the month of May, individuals who donate $30 or more will receive a Save Texas History kit, including a limited-edition t-shirt bearing the phrase, "I saved Texas history.""Our history is at risk of being lost forever," said Commissioner Bush. "That history shows us not only how we got here, but also gives us the knowledge to understand what here means. Read More
Artwork wins Round Rock Elementary 6th grader a Caribbean cruise
AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest. The grand prize winner, selected from the 40 overall winners, was Debbie Bong, a 6th grader from Ridgeview Middle School in Round Rock. Debbie's teacher, Kara Russell, will also receive a prize package as well. Read More
6,700+ volunteers pick up 78+ tons of trash from 146 miles of Texas beaches
The results for Saturday's 31st annual Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup by the Texas General Land Office are in. Commissioner George P. Bush and his family participated in the cleanup at Mustang Island State Park where they were joined by 200+ volunteers in picking up more than 10,000 pounds of trash along 5 miles at that site alone. Coastwide 6,772 volunteers showed up at 28 locations to remove 156,699 pounds of trash from 146 miles of Texas coastline."Many Texas industries rely on a healthy coast to thrive," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush sends letter cosigned by 60+ Texas leaders to President Trump advocating for coastal barrier
Download a scanned copy of the letter here AUSTIN - On Monday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the inclusion of a coastal barrier system for the Houston/Galveston bay area in his national infrastructure plans. Read More
Texas GLO and Texas Military Forces Museum collaborate on digitization of World War I maps
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced a digitization project between the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Military Forces Museum providing digital access to several unique maps documenting the movements of the 36th Infantry Division in France during World War I. The digitized maps are now available, for the first time, on the Texas General Land Office (GLO) map database, along with more than 45,000 other maps, sketches and drawings."The Texas General Land Office has been a leading institution in digitizing archival records," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush Announces 2nd Annual Texas Adopt-A-Beach "Better Beaches" Fundraising Campaign
AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of the 2nd annual month-long Texas Adopt-A-Beach Better Beaches fundraising campaign. Donations to the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program are tax-deductible and can be made at TexasAdoptABeach.org."As Texans, we are proud of the shared heritage our coast represents," said Commissioner Bush. "Every day at the GLO, we work to protect that heritage for future generations. This month, I'm asking Texans to help make our coast even better. Read More
31st Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup set for Earth Day 2017 - Saturday, April 22nd
AUSTIN - Volunteers are needed for the nation's biggest all-volunteer coastal cleanup Saturday, April 22nd. The 2017 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Coast-wide Spring Cleanup takes place at 28 of Texas' most popular tourist beaches. Volunteers can sign up at one of the locations online at www.texasadoptabeach.org to take part in a fun-filled day at the beach that makes a difference."The Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup is a great day at the beach for a great cause," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces completion of the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the General Land Office (GLO) has completed the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, the first inclusive coastal plan for the state with the 6th longest coastline. To review the executive summary, master plan and technical report, visit the GLO's Hurricane Preparedness & Planning webpage."It is long past the time to protect our Texas coast," said Commissioner Bush. "The reality is that it is not a matter of if, but when, the next big storm will strike. Read More