COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 2020 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2020 Save Texas History Essay Contest for fourth and seventh-grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your community is worth saving?"“Remembering our history as Texans is important to preserving the culture and traditions we cherish in our great state,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Our history makes us who we are today. Read More
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VIRTUALLY VISITS TEXAS ENERGY INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive virtual Texas energy lesson to students at the Texas Energy Institute High School in Houston as part of his year of energy initiative. At the beginning of the year, Commissioner Bush dedicated 2020 to the year of energy – little did we know just how important it would be for our state to examine how important Texas energy is to our society as a whole. Read More
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN CONQUERS ALL IN 2020 TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT
Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winner of the 2020 Top Texan Tournament, with Stephen F. Austin claiming the worthy title of Top Texan. Unusual times presented by COVID-19 didn't keep Texans from debating about the most admired leaders in Texas history. During the past few weeks, Texans across the state joined together online to learn more about the prominent leaders in our state's history and vote on who deserves the title "Top Texan." Stephen F. Austin dedicated his life to making Texas a successful state. Read More
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL SAVE TEXAS HISTORY TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Save Texas History Program's 5th Annual Top Texan Tournament has begun. "The history of our great state should be remembered for generations to come,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. "Texas history is comprised of larger than life figures, men and women who have helped shape our great state. Whether they're founding fathers and mothers, war heroes, suffragettes, civil rights leaders, artists, or presidents, we have a history of greatness here in Texas. Read More
Your Heritage. Your History.
This holiday season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to give the gift of Texas history from the Texas General Land Office Archives. Historic map reproductions are the perfect gift for friends and family that are proud of their Texas heritage and want to support our history for future generations. With more than 45,000 maps to choose from, there is a map perfect for any person who takes pride in our great state. However, maps aren’t the only unique Christmas gift the GLO has to offer this year. Read More
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
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
Sam Houston conquers all in 2019 Top Texan Tournament
Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winner of the 2019 Top Texan Tournament, with Sam Houston reclaiming his title after two consecutive wins in 2016 and 2017. “I’m pleased to announce that Sam Houston has earned enough votes to be crowned the 2019 Top Texan in Texas History," said Commissioner George P. Bush. " While I’m obviously disappointed my bracket was busted, I applaud Sam Houston for his impressive record of service to Texas that spanned decades. Read More
Gunter Middle School students and teachers work to conserve historic county map at the Texas General Land Office
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement, applauding Gunter Middle School 7th graders for their dedication to Saving Texas History and their work to help conserve a historic map at the Texas General Land Office.After attending a Texas history educator’s workshop offered by the Texas General Land Office in 2017, Mrs. Jill Rodarmer, a teacher at Gunter Middle School, realized the importance and overwhelming need to conserve many of the one-of-a-kind maps housed at the GLO. Following the workshop, Mrs. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces 4th annual Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program's 4th Annual Top Texan Tournament has begun. "Our fourth annual Top Texan Tournament is a chance to learn more about the men and women who have shaped our great state," said Commissioner George P. Bush. "Whether they're founding fathers and mothers, war heroes, suffragettes, civil rights leaders, artists, or presidents, we have a history of greatness here in Texas. Read More