Stephen F. Austin upsets Sam Houston's drive for three-peat in 2018 Top Texan Tournament
Commissioner George P. Bush today announced that Stephen F. Austin was voted the Top Texan in Texas History for 2018, pulling off what many would consider an upset over Sam Houston, who won the annual spring bracket two years in a row."Stephen F. Austin is revered as the Father of Texas for good reason," said Commissioner George P. Bush. "He was a pioneer in his day, undertaking the painstaking work of colonizing Texas and building a nation from wilderness. Read More
932 volunteers pick up 29,348 pounds of trash from Texas beaches during 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups!
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results for the Coastal Bend Winter Cleanups organized by the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach program. At the Winter Texan Cleanup at Andy Bowie Park on South Padre Island, 493 volunteers removed 17,748 pounds of trash from three miles of Texas coastline. The Coastal Bend Winter Cleanup had 439 volunteers at six sites who removed 11,600 pounds of trash from 23.5 miles of beach. "Our Adopt-A-Beach cleanups are an example of what Texans can accomplish together," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Alamo Launches New Tour and Exhibit
February 1, the Alamo will officially open a brand new exhibit and new, kid-friendly tour to the public. In celebration of San Antonio's tricentennial, both the tour and exhibit will explore the long and proud history of the Alamo as a fort, and its role in creating the city San Antonio. Read More
Dallas Genealogical Society Conserves Republic and Early Statehood Documents and Map at Texas General Land Office with $7500 Donation
Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the recent donation of $7500 to the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History program from the Dallas Genealogical Society to conserve the Peters Colony Records, along with an 1858 Map of The Surveyed Part of Peters Colony Texas. "I am pleased that the Dallas Genealogical Society is supporting our efforts to Save Texas History by making this generous donation," said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Launches First-Ever Alamo "Digital Battlefield" Letting Texans Visit the Alamo Virtually Through Time
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces a first: a digital visualization of the Alamo Battlefield as it appeared in 1836 matched up with how it appears now. The online interactive Alamo Digital Battlefield tool allows anyone on the Internet to explore the Cradle of Texas Liberty like never before.The Alamo Digital Battlefield is live today onTheAlamo.organdSavetheAlamo.com. Read More
Alamo selects experienced team to lead statewide engagement and design development phase of master plan
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the selection of PGAV Destinations to guide the statewide outreach and design development phase of the Alamo master plan. The team was selected from a pool of respondents who submitted proposals through the state's procurement process. The Alamo Master Plan Management Committee extensively vetted the finalist before making a selection. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces key staff transition
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the current Chief Clerk of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Anne Idsal, has been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Region 6 Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Commissioner Bush has appointed current GLO General Counsel Mark Havens to serve as the 30th Chief Clerk."I applaud President Trump for his appointment of Anne to the position of EPA Regional Administrator," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces kickoff of 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Children's Art Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 22nd Annual Adopt-A-Beach "Treasures of the Texas Coast" Children's Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Thursday, March 1, 2018."The 'Treasures of the Texas Coast' Children's Art Contest is a great opportunity for kids across the Lone Star State to learn about the coast and express their appreciation for its natural beauty and exotic wildlife in a creative manner," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Commissioner Bush announces winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the fourth- and seventh-grade winners of the 2017 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush: GLO announces completion of first Direct Assistance for Limited Home Repair project
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce that today in Dickinson, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completed repairs on the home of the first recipients of the Direct Assistance for Limited Home Repair (DALHR) program. Read More