GLO reopens applications for Homeowner Assistance Program for City of Houston
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has reopened applications for the Homeowner Assistance Program in the City of Houston. The reopening comes after the Texas Supreme Court granted the GLO's motion for temporary relief in the City of Houston's ongoing lawsuit to prevent the GLO from rebuilding homes within the city limits. The decision also allows the GLO to move forward with sending Action Plan Amendment 7 to the U.S.
Read MoreCommissioner George P. Bush announces Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study Survey and Virtual Summit
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is currently conducting an Economic Development Strategy and Diversification Study covering the nine counties of Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Goliad, Jim Wells, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, and Victoria. The study is designed to assess how to make the region's economy more robust and able to withstand a variety of shocks and stresses, such as hurricanes or other disasters. The study examines areas including workforce, infrastructure, education, and housing.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Orange County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,042,406 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 17 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Orange 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 MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2.5 million for drainage improvements in City of Portland
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,540,072 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Portland to conduct drainage infrastructure 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 MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $194,936 to install generator in City of Sealy
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $194,936 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Sealy to install a generator at the Silliman Water Pump Station. This improvement will facilitate the proper functioning of critical water system components to reduce the risk of electrical loss in emergency situations and ensure the distribution of potable water during periods of power outages."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $516,432 for flood and drainage improvements for City of Simonton
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $516,432 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Simonton 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 MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $11 million in flood and drainage improvements as well as disaster recovery acquisition funds for Montgomery County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $11,199,922 in Hurricane Harvey funds to make flood and drainage improvements and conduct an acquisition program for approximately 24 residential properties located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Montgomery 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 MoreVLB PARTNERS WITH CITY OF MISSION TO MANAGE TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $400,454 for road improvements in Lavaca County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $400,454 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Lavaca County to make road 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 MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $5 million for drainage improvements in City of Katy
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,049,478 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Katy to conduct drainage infrastructure 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.
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