Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $32 million combined for infrastructure projects in Harvey affected areas
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $32,010,197 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure 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 Texas GLO seeking experts to develop river basin flood study
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) issued a request for qualifications solicitation to develop a $75 million planning study, consisting of three regionalized studies based on Texas' major river basins, to evaluate mitigation and abatement strategies to reduce disaster impacts and increase community resiliency. "Hurricane Harvey's devastation was unprecedented, but Texas continues to pull together to help one another rebuild stronger and more resilient," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $3.4 million in drainage and infrastructure funds for Galveston County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,399,435 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Galveston County to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the county's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to the heavy rainfall. Local leaders prioritized the project to ensure the effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $5 million combined for infrastructure projects in Harvey affected areas
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,393,875 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure 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 $5 million in infrastructure projects for Anahuac, East Bernard, Jasper County, Nome, Polk County, Prairie View, and Santa Fe
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $21 million in buyout funds for Fort Bend County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $21,155,575 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to conduct a buyout program. Fort Bend County was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. Fort Bend County will conduct a buyout program targeting approximately 100 homes most vulnerable to flooding."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
GLO Homeowner Reimbursement Program Getting Recovery Funds in the Hands of Survivors; Program Success Means Application Soon to Close
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is announcing time and funding is running out for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HRP). This landmark program marks the first time federal recovery assistance has been available to reimburse Texas homeowners for up to $50,000 for out-of-pocket expenses for eligible repairs. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush urges Texans to monitor warnings, prepare for severe weather
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush urged Texans to take heed of severe weather warnings, know their risk and be prepared. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is continuing to monitor Tropical Depression Imelda, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to portions of Coastal and Southeast Texas through Thursday.Be Prepared, Stay Prepared:Know Your Risk - Sign up for your community's emergency warning system. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces project application now available for communities most impacted by 2016 flooding events
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging communities impacted by the 2016 flooding events to submit applications for $19 million in reallocated Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. Applications for acquisition and/or demolition of real property along with flood and drainage improvements will be considered. Entities eligible to compete for project funds will be the five counties designated "most impacted" by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which are Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, and Newton counties. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces GLO amendment reallocating $13 million to housing in Harris County
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fifth amendment to the state action plan for the 2016 flood events is posted for public comment. This amendment modifies Harris County’s method of distribution regarding the line item for the city of Houston by reallocating $13,159,931 in infrastructure funding to be used for housing. This modification makes the city of Houston’s total housing allocation $23,486,968. Read More