Press Releases

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.

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Texas GLO posts Amendment 6 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for public comment

 Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush posted Amendment 6 to the $5.676 billion State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how unused or de-obligated funds will be reallocated to oversubscribed programs. "Hurricane Harvey devastated thousands of lives and homes along the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.

• • Disaster Recovery

COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush spoke to high school students at Liberty Christian School about government, civics and public service. He also taught an interactive Texas history lesson to 4th grade students and engaged with students, leaders and teachers at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas.

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Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.2 million for street improvements in the Town of Woodsboro

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,245,322 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to repair roads and clean or regrade ditches in the Town of Woodsboro."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.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2.2 million to improve drainage facilities in Texas City

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,211,686 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve drainage facilities in Texas City. With these funds, Texas City will be able to install storm sewer culverts, sidewalks, a wheel chair ramp, and two large storm manholes, as well as repair pavement along Texas Avenue between 5th Street and Bay Street."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2.3 million sewer and street improvements and $1.6 million for home buyouts in Sour Lake

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,325,172 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for sewer facility and street improvements for the city of Sour Lake, as well as $1,646,971 for a buyout program to remove approximately 19 family homes from harm’s way."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.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces nearly $3 million to improve water facilities in Port Neches

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,965,377 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve water facilities in Port Neches. "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.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $5 million for flood mitigating drainage and street improvements in Port Lavaca

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,113,395 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for street and drainage improvements for the city of Port Lavaca. "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.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1 million for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,031,252 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort. "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.

Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.6 million for street improvements in Newton County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,609,719 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Newton 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.