Cmr. Bush on sunset committee vote to adopt School Land Board staff report
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the Sunset Committee voted to adopt the School Land Board staff report. Recommendations 4 and 5 were withdrawn.“I am pleased that the Texas Legislature has taken note of the School Land Board’s impressive performance and financial gains,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Our young Texans are the future of this great state. The Board remains committed to working with the SBOE to ensure we continue to act in the best interest of Texas public schools. Read More
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home to salute World War II veteran Doyle Taylor on 100th birthday
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced the city of Bonham will designate Friday, November 16, 2018, as Doyle Taylor Day in honor of the Navy veteran’s 100th birthday. The proclamation will be read Friday morning at a private reception at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home. Taylor, a resident at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, will celebrate his 100th birthday with his sister, two grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren during the reception, which begins at 11 a.m. at the Veterans home located at 1300 Seven Oaks Road, Bonham, Texas. Read More
Behind the scenes look: Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home
The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home is set to open in the spring of 2019. On Friday, October 26th, 2018 Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush led a behind the scenes tour to give the public a first look at the progress made on this exciting development in our community. The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home represents over a $44 million dollar investment in the city and will provide over 120-140 full and part-time jobs for the city of Houston. Read More
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen Receives VA Grant Completely Funding Expansion and Improvements
Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs grant fully funding the Central Texas State Cemetery expansion and improvements project in Killeen. The VA has awarded the VLB a grant of $2,650,880 for 100 percent of allowable costs for the expansion of the cemetery."There is no service greater than that of a United States Military Veteran," said Chairman Bush. "Our Veterans who honorably served our country deserve a cemetery fitting of their commitment and dedication to the United States. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Votes in Favor of 10th State Veteran Home
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman GeorgeP. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Veterans Land Board's unanimous vote to approve the process of planning, designing, constructing, furnishing, equipping and operating a new Texas State Veterans Home in the Dallas Metroplex area. The creation of a new home does not require state taxpayer dollars and homes are built on donated land."Texas veterans must never be left without proper care," said Chairman George P. Bush. Read More
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private John Anthony Piercey, a United States Army Veteran.Private Piercey served in the Army from April 23rd, 1976, to March 14th, 1977.Coastal Bend Cemetery staff has coordinated with the cemetery's Honor Guard to ensure that Private Piercey will receive full military honors. Read More
Public Invited to Celebration of WWII Army Veteran Roy Mauldin's 100th Birthday
Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush and the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home invite the public to attend the centennial birthday of World War II Army Veteran Roy Mauldin. Mr. Mauldin served in the United States Army from September 1940 through October 1945. Entertainment will be provided by Jody Nix and The Texas cowboys in honor of Mr. Read More
Clyde W. Cosper Veterans Home Residents Host Artwork Exhibit
Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush and residents of Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home invite the public to attend a showing of veterans artwork from their five-week "We See You" art program on Saturday, August 25th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The "We See You" art program is tailored to work with veterans of all ages and backgrounds. Art gives our veterans the opportunity to spark their imagination and embrace creativity while relieving them of their normal routine. Read More
Unaccompanied Veteran burials to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, August 24th, 2018, the Costal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct two Unaccompanied Veteran burials for Airman Third Class William L. McKee Jr. and Specialist 5 Toby Cole Pigford. The services for Airman McKee and Sgt. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush commemorates "Topping Off" of VLB's newest Texas State Veterans Home currently under construction
Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the most recent milestone in the construction of the ninth Texas State Veterans Home, operated by the Veterans Land Board (VLB), a division of the Texas General Land Office (GLO). The commemorative last steel beam was put into place recently at the Veterans home located in Houston. You can view architectural renderings and construction updates at http://www.glo.texas.gov/vlb/houston-vethome/. "One of the great privileges of serving as Texas Land Commissioner is serving our state's Veterans," Commissioner Bush said. Read More