NOW VIRTUAL: 2020 GRANT FUNDING WORKSHOP
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is awarding up to $1.8 million in grant funding for coastal projects in your area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas General Land Office will host three digital workshop webinars to provide information on the grant program.Registration is required to attend a workshop webinar. Please select one of the links below to register by May 1, 2020.2020 Grant Workshops May 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Register hereMay 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Register hereMay 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Read More
WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERAN TO CELEBRATE 100th BIRTHDAY
On Wednesday, April 8, William (Bud) McDearman Jr. will turn 100 years old. While Bud is not able to celebrate with loved ones, it's not every day that a WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 100 years old. Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Read More
VLB CHAIRMAN GEORGE P. BUSH PROVIDES LOAN PENALTY RELIEF FOR VETERANS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P Bush announced that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will provide temporary relief to Veterans with VLB loans. The VLB recognizes the unique circumstances induced by COVID-19 and has taken measures to ease the burden of loan and housing penalties on the Veteran community. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds HUD approval of the state action plan for $4.3 billion in disaster mitigation funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) approval of the state action plan for Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. The plan was sent to HUD on February 3, 2020. With this approval, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) can now move forward in implementing the plan."Texas continues to move the recovery effort forward, despite new challenges presented by COVID-19," Commissioner Bush said. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.7 million in disaster recovery funds for home buyouts in Pearland
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,727,372 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 16 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Pearland. This community was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $623,785 for flood, drainage and sewer improvements for Waelder
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $623,785 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Waelder to make flood, drainage and sewer 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 $3.3 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Hardin County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,388,238 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 30 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Hardin County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $17.4 million in flood mitigation and home acquisition funding for Fort Bend County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $17,417,192 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to make flood and drainage improvements and conduct a home acquisition program. Several communities in Fort Bend were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to protecting lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $718,806 to improve flood and drainage facilities in Silsbee
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $718,806 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve flood and drainage facilities in the city of Silsbee."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 $3.5 million to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $3.5 million to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,515,651 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets and drainage facilities in Victoria County."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