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Cmr. George P. Bush announces $510,000 to improve streets as well as flood and drainage facilities in Milam County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $510,000 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as flood and drainage facilities in Milam County. "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 $12 million for infrastructure improvements in Refugio County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $11,957,845 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as sewer, water, drainage and public facilities in Refugio County. "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 $4.4 million to improve streets as well as drainage facilities in Walker County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,445,805 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as drainage facilities in Walker County."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


NOW VIRTUAL: 2020 GRANT FUNDING WORKSHOP

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is awarding up to $1.8 million in grant funding for coastal projects in your area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas General Land Office will host three digital workshop webinars to provide information on the grant program.Registration is required to attend a workshop webinar. Please select one of the links below to register by May 1, 2020.2020 Grant Workshops  May 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Register hereMay 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Register hereMay 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $623,785 for flood, drainage and sewer improvements for Waelder

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $623,785 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Waelder to make flood, drainage and sewer 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 $718,806 to improve flood and drainage facilities in Silsbee

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $718,806 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve flood and drainage facilities in the city of Silsbee."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 $3.5 million to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County

Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $3.5 million to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,515,651 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County."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


Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Cancelled

Following to the outbreak of COVID-19, the 2020 Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup has been canceled. While we are disappointed that we must miss this opportunity to come together to keep our beaches clean, we must now work together as a community to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.Please join us for the fall Adopt-A-Beach cleanup set for Saturday, September 12, 2020. Stay tuned for additional information and check-in locations. We look forward to seeing you at the next clean up! Read More


COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush spoke to high school students at Liberty Christian School about government, civics and public service. He also taught an interactive Texas history lesson to 4th grade students and engaged with students, leaders and teachers at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. Read More


TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AWARDED CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) in conjunction with AECOM engineering was awarded the Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Business Achievement Award by the Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ). The Adaptation & Resilience Business Achievement Award recognizes the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan which outlines projects to restore, enhance, and protect the Texas coastline and wildlife.“I am incredibly proud of the GLO’s hard work and outstanding achievements to protect and restore our Texas coastline,” said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More