Commissioner George P. Bush announces more than $4.2 million for flood and drainage improvements for City of Nederland
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,259,659 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for the City of Nederland to make flood and drainage 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
Commissioner George P. Bush announces more than $10.9 million for flood and drainage improvements for Orange County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $10,934,201 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds for Orange County to make flood and drainage 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
Texas GLO successfully completes reimbursement program, hits 2,500 homes rebuilt
AUSTIN – Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced major milestones in the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Homeowner Assistance Program and Homeowner Reimbursement Program. The GLO has now helped nearly 5,500 Texas homeowners recover from Hurricane Harvey. The two disaster recovery programs are helping Texans across 48 counties (outside of Harris County and the city of Houston) whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush: Texas GLO hits 2,000 homes and counting
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completely rebuilt more than 2,000 homes for Texas families through the Homeowner Assistance Program. This achievement marks an important milestone in a program that is anticipated to rebuild more than 6,000 homes using more than $1.3 billion in available Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), plus an additional $500 million in Community Development Block Grants for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT), funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $194,936 to install generator in City of Sealy
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $194,936 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Sealy to install a generator at the Silliman Water Pump Station. This improvement will facilitate the proper functioning of critical water system components to reduce the risk of electrical loss in emergency situations and ensure the distribution of potable water during periods of power outages."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $516,432 for flood and drainage improvements for City of Simonton
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $516,432 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Simonton to make flood and drainage 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
Commissioner George P. Bush announces Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study Survey and Virtual Summit
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is currently conducting an Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study covering the nine counties of Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Goliad, Jim Wells, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, and Victoria. The study is designed to assess how to make the region's economy more robust and able to withstand a variety of shocks and stresses, such as hurricanes or other disasters. The study examines areas including workforce, infrastructure, education, and housing. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.5 million for drainage improvements in City of Portland
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,540,072 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Portland to conduct drainage 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 $400,454 for road improvements in Lavaca County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $400,454 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Lavaca County to make road 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 more than $5 million for drainage improvements in City of Katy
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,049,478 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Katy to conduct drainage 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