Give the Gift of Texas History
Commissioner George P. Bush is spreading the word that historic map reproductions from the Texas General Land Office make fantastic gifts for friends and family members that are proud of their Texas heritage and want to support the conservation of Texas history for future generations. With more than 45,000 maps to choose from, there is a map perfect for any person who takes pride in our great state. Historic map reproductions are priced from $20-$40.“Since taking office, I have reminded people across the state that Texas is not just a place on a map.
Read MoreCommissioner George P. Bush visits all GLO offices statewide in first year
As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), George P. Bush is responsible for a multitude of functional areas of state government services including coastal protection, managing Permanent School Fund assets, managing the Alamo, providing veterans services and leasing state owned mineral rights. Before taking office, Commissioner Bush set as one of his chief priorities visiting all GLO field offices within the first year of his tenure. With his visit Friday to the GLO Oil Spill Prevention and Response office in Port Lavaca, Commissioner George P.
Read More2016 Adopt-A-Beach Children’s Art Contest Opens
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 20th annual Adopt-A-Beach “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, March 2, 2016.“Many young students across Texas have not yet had the opportunity to visit our beautiful coast,” said Commissioner Bush. “This competition encourages kids to learn about the Texas coast and then be creative in demonstrating what impacts them through their art.
Read MoreCommissioner Bush announces Texas General Land Office purchase of Woolworth, Crockett, and Palace buildings
Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, announced official acquisition of three of the historically significant buildings across the Alamo Plaza from the Alamo Complex: the Woolworth, Crockett, and Palace buildings. Combined the square footage of the properties is nearly 100,000 square feet (98,557 square feet), a portion of which resides within the original footprint of the Alamo Mission compound built in 1724. This section of the compound's wall included the headquarters where Lieutenant Colonel William B.
Read MoreLand Commissioner Bush intervenes in lawsuit against unconstitutional seizure of private property by the BLM
Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the General Land Office (GLO) will intervene in the lawsuit challenging the federal government's unconstitutional seizure and arbitrary taking of Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) land along the Red River.
Read MoreUSACE, Texas GLO and Galveston Parks Board celebrate completion of beach renourishment project
Today the Texas General Land Office joined with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees to mark the completion of the second of three beach renourishment projects in Galveston. This beach restoration project created new beaches west of 61st Street, an area in front of the seawall that has been without a beach for several decades. Speakers at the ceremony included USACE Galveston District Commander Col. Richard P.
Read MoreNovember 14th Declared "Save Texas History Day"
In honor of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History program's efforts to conserve and provide public access to historical archives and records, Steve Adler, Mayor of the City of Austin, declared Nov. 14th Save Texas History Day."The Save Texas History program is doing great things to make sure our history is preserved and accessible for future generations," said Mayor Steve Adler.
Read MoreTexas State Veterans Home in Temple to Hold Military Ball on Veterans Day
Wednesday evening the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple will host its annual Veterans Military Ball with guest speaker, Colonel Mark W. Thompson.
Read MoreGLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Chet Garner - The Daytripper
On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program.
Read MoreVeterans Land Board Announces Changes at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today the Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are happy to announce changes to a handful of policies. The State Veterans Cemeteries are a special resting place for our veterans and their families. And now it will be easier than ever for those families to stay together. As of November 1st the GLO and VLB will be waiving all fees for the burial, ash spreading or columbarium interment of military spouses."Sometimes the right thing to do is an easy choice, and this is one of those instances," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. "Texas is home to over 1.7 million veterans.
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