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Cmr. George P. Bush commends President Trump and HUD for suspending foreclosures and evictions amid Covid-19 response

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement commending President Donald Trump and U.S. Read More


WWII AND KOREAN WAR VETERAN REQUESTS 100 VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR 100th BIRTHDAY

Today, Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush asked the community for help in ensuring WWII and Korean War Veteran William (Bud) McDearman Jr. receives 100 birthday wishes for his centennial birthday.Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and an abundance of caution for our Texas Veterans, Commissioner Bush is asking Texans to send virtual birthday wishes to this Navy and Air Force Veteran rather than cards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that COVID-19 can spread through and live on surfaces for extended amounts of time. Read More


Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Cancelled

Following to the outbreak of COVID-19, the 2020 Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup has been canceled. While we are disappointed that we must miss this opportunity to come together to keep our beaches clean, we must now work together as a community to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.Please join us for the fall Adopt-A-Beach cleanup set for Saturday, September 12, 2020. Stay tuned for additional information and check-in locations. We look forward to seeing you at the next clean up! Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $840,270 for street improvements in Jackson County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $840,270 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Jackson County to make street 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 $723,030 to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and public facilities in Goliad County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $723,030 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and public facilities in Goliad 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


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.5 million to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Seadrift

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,536,581 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve sewer, water and public facilities in Seadrift. "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 $1 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jasper

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,000,000 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately six homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Jasper. 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 $200,000 for flood and drainage improvements for the Village of Jones Creek

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $200,859 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the Village of Jones Creek 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


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $9 million in disaster recovery buyout and acquisition funds for Dickinson

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $9,219,828 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 49 homes and an acquisition program for approximately 50 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Dickinson. 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 $757,502 to improve streets as well as water and sewer facilities in Tyler County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $757,502 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as water and sewer facilities in Tyler 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