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
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Agreement Authorizing Construction of Border Wall on State-Owned Land
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the signing of a lease agreement between the General Land Office (GLO) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) authorizing the construction of border wall along a GLO-owned farm tract in Starr County. Read More
Historic Maps and Annual Limited-Edition Holiday Ornament Now on Sale
This holiday season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush encourages giving the gift of Texas history through the General Land Office (GLO) Archives. With over 45,000 historic map reproductions, the GLO offers an extensive collection including maps of hometowns, counties, and regions across Texas, making them the perfect gifts for friends and family. Read More
Deadline to submit applications for the Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Assistance Programs in Houston and Harris County extended to 5 pm Dec. 31
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has extended the deadline to submit applications for the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) to 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2021. All potential applicants must submit draft applications by the deadline to be considered for eligibility so long as funding is available. We encourage the community to remember that applications do not need to be fully complete to be submitted. Once application intake concludes, additional program resources will be dedicated to processing applicants for eligibility, through the permitting process and into construction. Read More
Texas Veterans Land Board Announces 2021 Holiday Wreath-Laying Schedule for State Veteran Cemeteries
The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) is honored to announce the 2021 schedule for its annual holiday wreath-laying ceremonies for each of its four Veterans cemeteries. During the holiday season, the VLB and its partners observe this tradition to commemorate the bravery of our nation’s military heroes and honor the many sacrifices they have made for our nation. These ceremonies are made possible by the dedicated work of the VLB and hundreds of volunteers from around Texas who come together to beautify the cemeteries each holiday season. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Record-Breaking Oil and Gas Revenue for Permanent School Fund
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that a record-breaking $1.07 billion in revenue was generated by oil and gas leases on Permanent School Fund (PSF) lands owned by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) in Fiscal Year 2021.“The Lone Star State continues to be a national leader in energy production, and I am proud to announce yet another year in which we have surpassed $1 billion in oil and gas revenues generated on GLO-owned lands,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Army Air Forces Veteran Claudia Cantu Requests 100 Cards for her 100th Birthday
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush asked the community for help to ensure that World War II Army Air Forces Veteran Claudia Cantu receives at least 100 birthday cards in honor of her centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 100 years old. Claudia was born in Uvalde, Texas on October 30, 1921 and served in the Army Air Forces from 1942 through 1945. To mark this momentous celebration, she has asked her community for birthday cards. Birthday cards should be addressed to: Claudia Cantu 1109 Bradshaw Dr. Read More
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE HURRICANE HARVEY HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN HOUSTON AND HARRIS COUNTY EXTENDED TO 5 PM DEC. 31 (extended to Dec. 31) *
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2021. All potential applicants must submit completed applications by the deadline to be considered for eligibility so long as funding is available.The HAP regional offices will remain open, and processing of applications will continue indefinitely until program funds are fully expended. Applications will be considered for award on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the priorities outlined in the Regional Housing Guidelines. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2021 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the kickoff of the 2021 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. Read More