General Land Office, Nearby Alamo Plaza Tenants Agree to Early Termination of Leases
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the General Land Office (GLO) and current tenants under the management of Phillips Entertainment have signed an agreement to terminate the current leases for the Woolworth and Palace buildings. The agreement signals a landmark step towards the creation of the future Alamo Museum and Visitors Center.“We owe it to every Texan to protect the sacred shrine of liberty and independence. Read More
Hundreds of Volunteers Participate in Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup
Despite frigid temperatures, volunteers from across Texas partnered with the General Land Office (GLO) during the 2022 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup held February 4-5. The event drew 307 volunteers who worked together to clean four locations across the Coastal Bend area and one on South Padre Island. Together, they removed a total of 6,334 pounds of trash across 14 miles of coastline. “We are grateful for the hundreds of Texans who bundled up and headed down to the coast to help keep Texas beaches pristine,” said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
General Land Office Wraps Up Vessel Turn-In Program in Port Isabel
The Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Oil Spill Prevention and Response team wrapped up its first Port Isabel Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) which was held January 26-29. During this four-day event, the GLO, the City of Port Isabel, and several partner agencies collected 26 vessels measuring 399.8 feet in total. The team additionally disposed of two trailers and 30 gallons of fuel and oil. Read More
Veterans Land Board Earns Top Honors for Communications and Marketing Efforts
The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), its marketing partner Proscalar, and supporting video production firm, 1820 Productions, have received international recognition for their digital marketing campaigns created to raise awareness for the benefits Texas Veterans have earned and may be eligible to receive. The VLB and Proscalar won five Platinum Awards for their submissions to the MarCom 2021 international competition—the highest mark bestowed by Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). Read More
Veterans Land Board Announces ‘Valentines for Veterans’ Campaign
Today, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) kicked off its month-long campaign to send Valentines cards to the nearly 1,000 residents of its nine State Veterans Homes. The VLB urges Texans to take part in this mission to show these courageous men and women that they are an integral part of our communities. “We are humbled and privileged to provide care to so many of our nation’s heroes,” said VLB Chairman George P. Bush. Read More
General Land Office, Texas Public Policy Foundation Sue Biden Administration Over Latest Attack on Texas Public Lands
Today, the General Land Office (GLO) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) announced a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration. The lawsuit claims the U.S. Dept. of Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have failed to abide by a Fifth Circuit order by imposing the wrong legal standard in considering the delisting of the golden-cheeked warbler from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Construction of Texas Border Wall on State Lands
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush joined together with Governor Greg Abbott to provide an update on the construction of Texas border wall on a state-owned farm tract in Starr County. This site is where Commissioner Bush earlier announced an agreement between the General Land Office (GLO) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to initiate the construction of the border wall.“Our state is facing a border crisis like none we’ve ever seen before. Read More
Commissioner Bush Announces New Palisade Exhibit at the Alamo
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush helped unveil the Alamo’s newest addition, the Palisade Exhibit. The exhibit, located in Alamo Plaza, replicates the Alamo’s original wooden fortification, where the brave Defenders found protection from a barrage of musket and cannon fire during the siege. The original palisade was constructed in an area of the battleground where there were no stone or adobe walls. Read More
General Land Office Kicks Off 2022 “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest
Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) kicked off the 2022 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest” and is now accepting entries. Students (public, private and homeschool) in grades K-6 are encouraged to submit their own masterpieces. Artwork should be centered on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and express why the Texas coast is important or special to each artist. Read More
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2021 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winners of the 2021 Save Texas History essay contest. The two winners, fourth grade student Dominique “Nicky” McAnespy and seventh grade student Avi Ignacio Singleterry, were selected from among their peers with essays that highlighted each of their hometowns. Read More