Commissioner George P. Bush Statement on Disaster Relief Bill Passage
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement praising President Donald J. Trump and Congress for the passage and signing of close to $90 billion in disaster relief funding today:"Texas' recovery from Hurricane Harvey continues, and today's passage of disaster funding in Congress will help the state rebuild from this storm and mitigate and prepare for the next one."Harvey was an unprecedented storm for Texas, but our fighting spirit is as strong as ever. Read More
GLO announces publication of HUD guidance for Harvey long-term disaster recovery funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued its guidance for the administration of the recent award of $5.024 billion to the state of Texas to help with the long-term recovery following Hurricane Harvey. Read More
Alamo Launches New Tour and Exhibit
February 1, the Alamo will officially open a brand new exhibit and new, kid-friendly tour to the public. In celebration of San Antonio's tricentennial, both the tour and exhibit will explore the long and proud history of the Alamo as a fort, and its role in creating the city San Antonio. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush: Exciting discoveries made during Alamo cannon restoration
Tuesday the Alamo welcomed the return of two historic cannons used during the 1836 Siege and Battle of the Alamo back to the Alamo grounds. The battle cannons revealed some surprising secrets during their conservation at the Texas A&M Conservation Research Lab in College Station, Texas. Read More
Don't miss the four- day Vessel Turn-In Program in Brazoria County
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), and the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association (BCFFA) to offer county residents the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free of charge. Designed to provide owners with a voluntary method of disposal, interested boat owners are encouraged to participate if the vessel is less than 26 feet long, with longer boats being accepted on a case by case basis. Read More
Dallas Genealogical Society Conserves Republic and Early Statehood Documents and Map at Texas General Land Office with $7500 Donation
Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the recent donation of $7500 to the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History program from the Dallas Genealogical Society to conserve the Peters Colony Records, along with an 1858 Map of The Surveyed Part of Peters Colony Texas. "I am pleased that the Dallas Genealogical Society is supporting our efforts to Save Texas History by making this generous donation," said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Launches First-Ever Alamo "Digital Battlefield" Letting Texans Visit the Alamo Virtually Through Time
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces a first: a digital visualization of the Alamo Battlefield as it appeared in 1836 matched up with how it appears now. The online interactive Alamo Digital Battlefield tool allows anyone on the Internet to explore the Cradle of Texas Liberty like never before.The Alamo Digital Battlefield is live today onTheAlamo.organdSavetheAlamo.com. Read More
Alamo selects experienced team to lead statewide engagement and design development phase of master plan
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the selection of PGAV Destinations to guide the statewide outreach and design development phase of the Alamo master plan. The team was selected from a pool of respondents who submitted proposals through the state's procurement process. The Alamo Master Plan Management Committee extensively vetted the finalist before making a selection. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces key staff transition
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the current Chief Clerk of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Anne Idsal, has been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Region 6 Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Commissioner Bush has appointed current GLO General Counsel Mark Havens to serve as the 30th Chief Clerk."I applaud President Trump for his appointment of Anne to the position of EPA Regional Administrator," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush announces kickoff of 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Children's Art Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 22nd Annual Adopt-A-Beach "Treasures of the Texas Coast" Children's Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Thursday, March 1, 2018."The 'Treasures of the Texas Coast' Children's Art Contest is a great opportunity for kids across the Lone Star State to learn about the coast and express their appreciation for its natural beauty and exotic wildlife in a creative manner," said Commissioner Bush. Read More