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2023

Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Vote for Alamo Exhibit as Best New Attraction in America

December 01, 2023
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to vote for the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center as the "Best New Attraction in America" in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Alamo Exhibit has been nominated for th...more


Commissioner Buckingham Announces Structural Integrity Investigation of the Alamo Cenotaph

November 03, 2023
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Alamo Trust, Inc. will conduct an in-depth Structural Integrity Investigation of the Alamo Cenotaph beginning in early November 2023. The Alamo Cenotaph will not be moved from its current location. This investigation w...more


Commissioner Buckingham Announces General Land Office's 2023 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament and Historic Map Sale

October 16, 2023
(ABILENE)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program encourage Texans to "give the gift of Texas history" to any history buff or fan of the Lone Star State this holiday season. This year, the GLO's 2023 Limited Edition Ch...more


Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2023 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th Grade Texas Students

August 18, 2023
(Austin)— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce the kickoff of the 2023 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: ...more


General Land Office, City of San Antonio, Alamo Trust and Moses Rose's Hideout Owner Reach Agreement on Purchase of Building

August 03, 2023
(San Antonio)—Today, the General Land Office (GLO), the City of San Antonio (City), and Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) are delighted to announce the successful mediation and agreement with the owner of Moses Rose’s Hideout to purchase the building located at 516 E. Houston St. This mutual ag...more


Commissioner Buckingham Announces The “I Saved Texas History” Fundraising Campaign

May 01, 2023
(AUSTIN)— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the “I Saved Texas History” fundraising campaign on behalf of the Save Texas History Program at the Texas General Land Office. Throughout the month of May, anyone who donates $30 or more thr...more


The Texas General Land Office Launches New Map and Database Store, HistoricTexasMaps.com

April 17, 2023
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is pleased to announce the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has launched its new Map Store and Database, Historic Texas Maps, HistoricTexasMaps.com.“For almost two years the GLO has worked diligently with our vendor, Keepthinking, to ...more


Commissioner Buckingham Announces William Barret Travis as the 2023 Top Texan Tournament Winner

April 06, 2023
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham was pleased to announce that William Barret Travis has been selected by voters as the 2023 Top Texan Tournament Winner. After multiple weeks of legendary Texans facing off in exciting matchups during this Texas-style March Madness tournament, William B...more


Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2023 Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament

March 02, 2023
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. announced the start of the 2023 Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament, a bracket-style competition that coincides with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, March Madness. The Texas-style March Madness tournament “tips-of...more


2021

General Land Office Kicks Off 2022 “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest

December 16, 2021
(AUSTIN)—Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) kicked off the 2022 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest” and is now accepting entries. Students (public, private and homeschool) in grades K-6 are encouraged to submit their own masterpieces. Artwork should be...more


COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2021 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST

December 09, 2021
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winners of the 2021 Save Texas History essay contest. The two winners, fourth grade student Dominique “Nicky” McAnespy and seventh grade student Avi Ignacio Singleterry, were selected from among their peers with essays ...more


2020

COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2020 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST

December 11, 2020
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh-grade winners of the 2020 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program.  The essay contest encourages st...more


Commissioner George P. Bush Releases 2020 Texas Energy Map

December 08, 2020
(AUSTIN)—Today, Dec. 8, 2020, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released a newly updated, interactive Texas Energy Map. Commissioner Bush dedicated 2020 as the year of energy with the goal of bringing the topic to the forefront of the state’s discussions. T...more


Vintage Map Reproductions from the Texas Archives

November 17, 2020
(AUSTIN)—This holiday season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to give the gift of Texas history from the Texas General Land Office Archives. This year has been filled with technology and innovation as our society continues to evolve and meet ever-growi...more


COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 2020 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST

November 04, 2020
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2020 Save Texas History Essay Contest for fourth and seventh-grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your com...more


COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VIRTUALLY VISITS TEXAS ENERGY INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL

April 21, 2020
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive virtual Texas energy lesson to students at the Texas Energy Institute High School in Houston as part of his year of energy initiative.  At the beginning of the year, Commissioner Bush dedicated ...more


STEPHEN F. AUSTIN CONQUERS ALL IN 2020 TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT

April 15, 2020
(AUSTIN)—Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winner of the 2020 Top Texan Tournament, with Stephen F. Austin claiming the worthy title of Top Texan.  Unusual times presented by COVID-19 didn't keep Texans from debating about the most admired leaders in Texas history...more


COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL SAVE TEXAS HISTORY TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT

February 21, 2020
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Save Texas History Program's 5th Annual Top Texan Tournament has begun.  "The history of our great state should be remembered for generations to come,” s...more


2019

Your Heritage. Your History.

December 03, 2019
(AMARILLO)—This holiday season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to give the gift of Texas history from the Texas General Land Office Archives. Historic map reproductions are the perfect gift for friends and family that are proud of their Texas heritage and want t...more


CMR GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS LIBERTY HILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

October 02, 2019
(LIBERTY HILL)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Liberty Hill Intermediate School as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of an original map created by Stephen. F. Austin from the GLO archives. The history...more


COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 2019 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST

September 20, 2019
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2019 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students.  The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your community is worth...more


Sam Houston conquers all in 2019 Top Texan Tournament

April 08, 2019
(AUSTIN)—Today, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the winner of the 2019 Top Texan Tournament, with Sam Houston reclaiming his title after two consecutive wins in 2016 and 2017.  “I’m pleased to announce that Sam Houston has earned enough votes to be crown...more


Gunter Middle School students and teachers work to conserve historic county map at the Texas General Land Office

April 04, 2019
(GUNTER, TX)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement, applauding Gunter Middle School 7th graders for their dedication to Saving Texas History and their work to help conserve a historic map at the Texas General Land Office. After attending a Texas history...more


Commissioner George P. Bush announces 4th annual Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament

March 05, 2019
(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program's 4th Annual Top Texan Tournament has begun.    "Our fourth annual Top Texan Tournament is a chance to learn more about the men and women who have ...more


The Alamo to host a lecture with historians from Mexico and the U.S. on the convergence of cultures in the Texas Revolution

February 28, 2019
(SAN ANTONIO)—As the Alamo commemorates the 183rd anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, we are excited to invite you to Historians Speak: Convergence of Cultures in the Texas Revolution.   This special lecture will examine how the experiences and history of the people of Texas, Mexico and the United...more


The Alamo to host live music festival on March 3

February 28, 2019
(SAN ANTONIO)—As the Alamo commemorates the 183rd anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, we are excited to invite you to our sixth annual Crockett Fiddle Fest. Visitors will be treated to a full day of western swing, bluegrass and old-time country music in the beautiful Alamo Gardens. The bands that will be ...more


The Alamo honors the Gonzales 32 on March 1

February 26, 2019
(SAN ANTONIO)—As the Alamo commemorates the 183rd anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, we are excited to invite you to The Immortal 32 Arrive! This special event honors the 32 men from Gonzales who answered William Barret Travis’ pleas for reinforcements on March 1, 1836. These heroic men would joi...more


The Alamo to host 13 days of special events for Commemoration, Feb. 23 – March 6

February 22, 2019
(SAN ANTONIO)—The Alamo will host Commemoration, 13-days of special events and programming that honor the defenders who gave their lives in the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. From February 23 through March 6, there will be over 30 events, many of them free to the public. Our commemoration programming include...more


2018

The Alamo to host ceremony on Dec. 15 for National Wreaths Across America Day

December 14, 2018
(SAN ANTONIO)—On Saturday, Dec. 15th, the Alamo will host a joint wreath-laying ceremony with Wreaths Across America, in participation with National Wreaths Across America Day. The Alamo is honored to take part in this national event, which will include more than 1,400 other ceremonies happening simultaneously ...more


Give A Gift that Saves Texas History

November 27, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to give the gift of Texas history from the Texas General Land Office Archives. Historic map reproductions from the GLO are the perfect gift for friends and family that are proud of their Texas heritage and want to support the conservation...more


Cmr. George P. Bush Announces Winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest

November 27, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh grade winners of the 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program.  The essay contest encourages students to answer the question,...more


Historic News: Alamo Plan Finalized

October 18, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the San Antonio City Council voted in favor of approving the Alamo plaza lease agreement and closing the streets in front of the Alamo. This decision marks the final vote by the City of San Antonio and State of Tex...more


Cmr. Bush applauds San Antonio Planning Commission and Historic and Design Review Commission vote of approval on Alamo plan

October 10, 2018
(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement following the San Antonio Planning Commission and Historic and Design Review Commission voted in favor of closing streets surrounding the Alamo complex, conceptual approval of the Alamo Plan design goal...more


Texas Independence Trail Endorses Alamo Plan

October 08, 2018
(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Independence Trail’s endorsement of the Alamo plan. The Texas Heritage Trails Program (THTP) is the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning heritage tourism initiative. ...more


State of Texas and City of San Antonio Reach Historic Lease Agreement for Alamo Preservation Plan

October 04, 2018
(SAN ANTONIO)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after announcing the lease language agreed to by the State of Texas and City of San Antonio. The lease allows the State of Texas to operate and manage the Alamo premises for 50-years, rent free, with the option of two 25...more


Alamo Executive Committee Resolution Signed by Commissioner George P. Bush

September 13, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after signing the Executive Committee resolution to finalize the Alamo Plan, calling upon San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg to add his signature to the final document. "I would like to thank the committed members of the Alamo ...more


Cmr Bush: SBOE Committee Recommendation to Remove Travis "Victory or Death" Letter Dilutes Heroic Story of Alamo Defenders from Texas History Curriculum

September 06, 2018
(AUSTIN)—On Thursday, Texas Monthly reported that the State Board of Education Social Studies TEKS Streamlining Work Groups recommended deleting Alamo commander, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis' stirring "Victory or Death" letter calling for reinforcements during the 1836 siege from the state curriculum. Tex...more


Cmr. Bush Applauds Alamo Management Committee Unanimous Vote to Approve Alamo Plan

September 04, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Today, Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the below statement following the Alamo Management Committee's unanimous passage of the Alamo plan. The management committee has provided day to day oversight of the development of the Alamo plan and is comprised of representatives appointed by the S...more


Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest

August 31, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2018 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students.  The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to answer an important question: "What history in your community is worth saving?"...more


Commissioner George P. Bush Applauds Advancement of Alamo Plan

August 31, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee voted in favor of advancing the preservation and restoration plan for the Alamo complex. "Today's vote by the Citizens Advisory Committee is an encouraging step forward in our ...more


Texas General Land Office Hosts Alamo & San Antonio Tricentennial History Symposium

August 20, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is highlighting the General Land Office's (GLO) 9th Annual Save Texas History Symposium, which will take place at the Menger Hotel and Alamo Hall on September 14-15. The event is titled, San Antonio & the Alamo: Connecting Texas for Three Centurie...more


Commissioner George P. Bush to Speak at Ceremony to Return Preserved Alamo Cannon

August 16, 2018
(COLLEGE STATION)—A big gun from the battle of the Alamo returns! A yearlong Alamo cannon conservation project kicked off last fall, and conducted by Texas A&M University will reach its historic conclusion Wednesday, Aug. 22 as the Corps of Cadets will perform a ceremonial transition of the last of seven cannons...more


Cmr. George P. Bush announces publication of HUD guidance for additional Harvey long-term housing assistance recovery funds

August 14, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued its guidance for the administration of an additional $652 million award to the state of Texas to help with the long-term recovery following Hurricane Harvey. Th...more


Partners in Recovery: Personal touch brings Houston-area family to recovery finish line

August 13, 2018
(AUSTIN)— Today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the survivor story of Rose Pickens from Rosenberg, Texas. Rose's story is also told in the following video created by the Texas General Land Office, which was the first state agency in Texas history to partner with FEMA on the ...more


Commissioner Bush Launches Most Extensive Conservation in Alamo History

August 07, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Alamo Church and Long Barrack will undergo their most extensive conservation in more than a century. The General Land Office (GLO), the agency responsible for the Alamo on behalf of the people of Texas since 2011, has awarded a preservatio...more


The Alamo Announces Second Alamo Roadshow

July 06, 2018
(AUSTIN)—The Alamo will hit the road on Tuesday, July 10 for the second installment of the Alamo Roadshow. The first Alamo Roadshow visited 10 cities in April, ranging from Abilene to Laredo. The roadshow will stop in three cities, inviting Texans to learn about the ongoing preservation work happening at th...more


Cmr. George P. Bush invites young Texans to sign up for Alamo Summer Camp!

April 27, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush invites children ages 8 to 13 to be a part of San Antonio's Tricentennial Celebration with the Alamo Summer Camp. Learn about the people and places that made San Antonio what it is today and the Alamo's part in Texas' rich history. "As a former teache...more


Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State exhibit heading to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

April 24, 2018
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce that the Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State exhibit will be on display at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum starting April 20, 2018. The exhibit features maps dating between 1513-1957. The works...more


Cmr. George P. Bush: Exciting discoveries made during Alamo cannon restoration

January 25, 2018
(SAN ANTONIO)—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. The can...more


2017

Dallas Genealogical Society Conserves Republic and Early Statehood Documents and Map at Texas General Land Office with $7500 Donation

December 27, 2017
(AUSTIN)—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...more


Texas Land Cmr. George P. Bush's statement regarding U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO

October 12, 2017
(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement regarding the announcement that the United States will withdraw its membership to the United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO): "I join Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in...more


Cmr. George P. Bush announces conservation effort for 1836 Alamo battle cannons

October 02, 2017
(SAN ANTONIO)—Monday, Oct. 2, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush and the Alamo concluded Cannon Fest, a weekend-long event exploring the artillery of the Texas Revolution, by announcing conservation efforts for the Alamo's seven 1836 battle cannons. Preservation work will be performed...more


Get your ticket for the 8th Annual Save Texas History Symposium: Texas and the Great War

August 09, 2017
(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texas veterans and military history fans of all ages to get their tickets to the Texas General Land Office's 8th Annual Save Texas History Symposium entitled Texas and the Great War. This year's two-day conference w...more


Cmr. George P. Bush and Mayor Ivy Taylor Congratulate Camp Alamo Art Contest Winners

June 09, 2017
(AUSTIN)— SAN ANTONIO - Cmr. George P. Bush and Mayor Ivy Taylor are thrilled to congratulate three local students who were recently named winners of the 2017 Camp Alamo Art Contest. This spring, students ages 9 - 13 were invited to submit art projects illustrating what the Alamo means to them. Three winner...more


Commissioner George P. Bush statement in response to suspicious packages reported in the Alamo Complex area

June 07, 2017
(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and officers from the San Antonio Police Department responded to reports of suspicious packages in the area of Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse adjacent to the Alamo Complex. Alamo Rangers coordinated with ...more


Commissioner Bush, Alamo leaders praise Texas Legislature for fully funding the Alamo

May 27, 2017
(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today applauded the Members of the 85th Legislature for fully funding his request for $75 million for the Alamo, the Cradle of Texas Liberty, in its biennial budget. Commissioner Bush sought the funds to preserve and protect the historic buildings of ...more


George P. Bush Announces New Bowie Exhibit at the Alamo: First-in-Texas technology lets visitors touch Texas history

May 02, 2017
(SAN ANTONIO)— SAN ANTONIO - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Alamo proudly announce the launch of a new interactive exhibit,  Bowie: Man - Knife - Legend . The exhibit explores the life and times of Alamo defender James Bowie, and also examines the impact that his famous knife had on Texas a...more


Commissioner Bush Announces 2nd Annual Save Texas History Program Fundraising Campaign

May 01, 2017
(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the beginning of the 2nd annual Save Texas History program fundraising campaign to help raise awareness and funds for historic document preservation. Throughout the month of May, individuals who donate $30 or more will receive a Save Texas His...more


Texas GLO and Texas Military Forces Museum collaborate on digitization of World War I maps

April 18, 2017
(AUSTIN)— Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced a digitization project between the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Military Forces Museum providing digital access to several unique maps documenting the movements of the 36th Infantry Division in France during World War I. The digitized maps are...more


Reimagine the Alamo Unveils Proposed Master Plan Design

April 13, 2017
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Cmr. George P. Bush announces donation of exceptionally rare map to Texas GLO

March 16, 2017
(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce an exceptionally rare Stephen F. Austin map of Texas has been donated to the Texas General Land Office by Thomas B. and Marsha Brown Taylor from Seabrook, Texas. The Taylors donated Genl. Austin's Map of Texas with Part...more


Save Texas History Program receives grant from the Texas Historical Foundation

March 07, 2017
(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today accepted a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation on behalf of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program. The $4,000 grant will be used to promote stories found within the GLO Archives on social media. Since Commissioner Bush took off...more


Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2nd Annual Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament

March 01, 2017
(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History program will launch its 2nd Annual Top Texan Tournament tomorrow, March 2nd, in commemoration of Texas Independence Day and Texas History Month. "Our second annual Top T...more


Calling all Young Pioneers: Registration for Camp Alamo is now open!

February 10, 2017
(SAN ANTONIO)— SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo invites children ages 9 - 13 to make new friends and immerse themselves in Texas history at Camp Alamo! Three summer camp sessions are available for young history enthusiasts to discover what it was like to live in the 1830s Texas frontier. WHO: Children ages 9 ...more


Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State Opening Jan. 27th at Houston Museum of Natural Science

January 17, 2017
(AUSTIN)— AUSTIN - Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office will lend 50 maps of Texas, representing more than 400 years of its history, to the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a nine-month exhibition opening January 27, 2017. Mapping Texas: From Frontier to th...more


2016

New Alamo license plate now available

June 23, 2016
(AUSTIN)—AUSTIN – Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Texas State Representative Lyle Larson (District 122-San Antonio) announced the availability of a new Alamo license plate for all Texans! With each purchase, $22 of the license tag price will go directly to the Alamo to pay for pre...more


The Alamo Debuts New Visitor Orientation Film

May 24, 2016
(SAN ANTONIO)—Visitors to the Alamo now have a new way to learn about the site’s three hundred year long history. The Texas General Land Office recently debuted a new visitor orientation film that covers the Alamo from its founding as the Mission San Antonio de Valero through its current existence as t...more


Commissioner George P. Bush Honors Texas Hero Ken Towery

May 09, 2016
(AUSTIN)—The Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board, George P. Bush, issued the following statement today on the passing of Texas hero Ken Towery:  "Ken Towery was a heroic figure both in times of war and peace. He served with great honor as a member of the U.S. Army ...more


Texas' beloved Alamo receives digital makeover

April 25, 2016
(SAN ANTONIO)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Alamo Director, Becky Dinnin, proudly announced the launch of a newly redesigned Alamo website. The website focuses on enhancing the visitor experience and encouraging more people to visit the Shrine of Texas Liberty. The newly redesigned website is ...more


Rare Maps Acquired by Texas General Land Office Archives and Records

April 21, 2016
(AUSTIN)—For images of the maps or to order a reproduction, please visit Map of the River Sabine from Logan's Ferry to 32nd degree of North Latitude and Part of the Boundary between the United States and Texas from Sabine River Northward to the 36th mile mound.   -- Texas...more


Commissioner Bush and Mayor Taylor encourage families to enroll kids in Alamo Summer Camp before it's too late!

April 07, 2016
(SAN ANTONIO)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor invite children ages 9 to 13 to make new friends, pull out their coon skin cap and immerse themselves in the history of the Texas revolution at Alamo Summer Camp! Campers will learn what it was like to live in 1830s and 40s ...more


Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Top Texan Tournament Commemorating Texas Independence Day

March 02, 2016
(AUSTIN)—Today, to commemorate Texas Independence Day and Texas History Month, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the beginning of the interactive Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament. The Top Texan Tournament allows users to vote for their favorite Texan among 64 figures fro...more


Commissioner Bush Maps Texas Energy & History

February 22, 2016
(AUSTIN)—Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush unveiled the Energy Map of Texas, which highlights the 500-year history of energy production across the state. Commissioner Bush’s map includes locations of significant wells, pipelines, and wind farms and traces the history of e...more


The Alamo presents: Ride for Texas Independence

February 09, 2016
(SAN ANTONIO)—UPDATE: Live streaming video and photo opportunity with reenactors before the event! The Ride for Texas Independence ceremony on Wednesday will be available for live streaming at http://www.thealamo.org/. The reenactors playing Alamo Commander William B. Travis and Courier Albert Martin will be ava...more


Announcing the Battle of the Alamo 180th Anniversary Events

February 09, 2016
(SAN ANTONIO)—Remember the Alamo with thirteen days of interactive living history programming and special events to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the siege and battle of the Alamo.  Check out the Alamo's website at www.thealamo.org for daily schedules of events. Daily events Daily at 10 a.m....more


Texas State Genealogical Society Donates $5,000 to Save Texas History

January 27, 2016
(AUSTIN)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is proud to announce the donation of $5,000 from the Texas State Genealogical Society to the Save Texas History Program. The funds will be used for the continued conservation of important Republic of Texas records in the Texas General Land Office Archives. With t...more


2015

Texas Land Commissioner Bush hails passage of Congressman Thornberry's bill to stop illegal federal land grab in its tracks

December 09, 2015
(AUSTIN)—Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the passage of U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry's (R-Clarendon) H.R. 2130 by the U.S. House of Representatives today. The legislation, filed in conjunction with a Senate companion bill (S. 1153) by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), will protect priv...more


Give the Gift of Texas History

December 09, 2015
(AUSTIN)—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 tha...more


Commissioner Bush rolls out two reimagined GLO websites - Adopt-A-Beach and Save Texas History

December 03, 2015
(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today unveiled redesigned and streamlined Texas General Land Office websites for Adopt-A-Beach and Save Texas History. A former school teacher, Commissioner Bush has made education and efficiency top priorities at the General Land Office. The reimagined Adopt-A-Beach and...more


Commissioner Bush announces Texas General Land Office purchase of Woolworth, Crockett, and Palace buildings

December 02, 2015
(AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO)— 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 near...more


November 14th Declared "Save Texas History Day"

November 12, 2015
(AUSTIN)—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 ma...more


GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Nationally Renowned Historian

November 09, 2015
(AUSTIN)—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. One of the special guests joining Commissioner...more


GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Chet Garner - The Daytripper

November 06, 2015
(AUSTIN)—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. One of the special guests joining Commissioner...more


New members join Alamo Endowment Board

November 02, 2015
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced two new additions to the reconstituted Alamo Endowment Board (AEB).  Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., and Esperanza "Hope" Andrade now join the seven current members of the AEB in their mission to raise significant capital for the Alamo Co...more


GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Ross Bennett, Austin-Based Celebrity Fashion Designer

October 30, 2015
(AUSTIN)—On Saturday, November 14th, 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. One of the special guests joining Commis...more


GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Bruce Shackelford of Antiques Roadshow

October 23, 2015
(AUSTIN)—On Saturday, November 14th, 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. One of the special guests joining Commis...more


Commissioner George P. Bush and GLO Staff to Teach Live-Streamed Texas History Class

October 08, 2015
(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush will teach a live Texas history class, "Opportunity in Texas: Land and Its Legacy in Texas History," on Thurs., Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. The class will be co-taught with K-12 Outreach Coordinator Buck Cole and live-streamed from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) via YouTube. ...more


Chief Ranger statement in response to defacing incident, arrest at the Alamo

September 04, 2015
(SAN ANTONIO)—Today Chief of the Alamo Rangers, Mark Adkins, released the following statement in response to an incident of criminal vandalism resulting in an arrest at the Alamo: "On September 3, 2015, at approximately 4:40 p.m. an individual was observed by an Alamo Tour Guide inside the Alamo Church, in the r...more


Historic Texas maps help save themselves

August 24, 2015
(AUSTIN)—Save Texas History hit a milestone this week, earning more than $300,000 to preserve historic Texas maps with the online sales of historic map reproductions. "The sale of historic map reproductions from the Land Office Archives funds the conservation of priceless original maps and documents at no c...more


Find your perfect beach: GLO launches Texas Coasts

July 02, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today launched Texas Coasts, a Web-based app to help vacationers find the perfect beach, picnic park, or RV park for their next outing. Texas Coasts' responsive design fully integrates across all platforms for an easy user experience whether using a desktop, l...more


Commissioner Bush announces winners of the Save Texas History Texas Travels Essay Contest

May 29, 2015
(AUSTIN)—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the fourth- and seventh- grade the winners of Save Texas History’s 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. The Texas Travels Essay Contest encourages student...more


Texana Foundation Donates Five Rare Maps to Texas General Land Office Archives and Records

May 19, 2015
()—AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the founder of the Texana Foundation, Jefferson Morgenthaler, are proud to announce the donation of five historic maps to the Texas General Land Office Archives. This represents the largest single donation of historic maps to the archives. "These ...more


Alamo Firearms of the Texas Frontier exhibit extended through May 31, 2015

May 04, 2015
((SAN ANTONIO))—SAN ANTONIO - Today Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush announced the wildly popular Firearms of the Texas Frontier exhibit has been extended through May 31st. Visitors have the opportunity to view firearms that helped settle the Texas frontier. This exciting exhibit contains hist...more


Commissioner George P. Bush announces settlement in lawsuit over use of Alamo mark

May 01, 2015
(AUSTIN)—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas issued an order confirming the state's ownership of the image of the Alamo and its right to use that image as a trademark.  The decision is the result of pending litigation betwee...more


City of San Antonio to Reissue RFQ for Alamo Plaza Historic District and Alamo Complex Joint Master Plan

April 16, 2015
(SAN ANTONIO)—The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and City of San Antonio have teamed up to direct a collaborative vision for the future of the Alamo Complex and the surrounding historic district. The City, in partnership with the GLO, is reissuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for eligible firms to develop...more


Texas General Land Office and City of San Antonio Teaming Up for the Future of the Alamo

April 10, 2015
((AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO, Texas))—Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, and Ivy Taylor, Mayor of San Antonio, announced that city and state leaders will be teaming up through a cooperative agreement to direct a collaborative vision for the future of the Alamo Plaza Historic District and the Alamo Comp...more


Artwork wins Roosevelt Alexander Elementary 2nd grader Caribbean cruise

April 02, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Download photos of Commissioner Bush choosing winner Bryan Wang, a second grader from Roosevelt Alexander Elementary in Katy, Texas, is the grand prize winner of the 2015 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. Texas Land Commissioner G...more


New GLO education website is one-stop-shop for Texas teachers and parents

April 02, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Commissioner George P. Bush today unveiled the redesigned and streamlined Texas General Land Office education website – www.txglo.org/education. A former school teacher, Commissioner Bush is making education a top priority at the General Land Office. This website is the first of its kind ...more


Pioneer Surveying exhibit stakes claim for Texas Surveyors' Week March 15-21

March 16, 2015
((AUSTIN) )—A new exhibit at the Texas General Land Office explores little-known heroes from Texas' past and present — land surveyors. "Pioneer Surveying in Texas," located on the first floor of the Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, takes a look at the surveying experience in pre-revolutionary...more


GLO Commissioner and DRT joint statement on evolving role in Alamo management

March 12, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Today George P. Bush, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), and Ellen McCaffrey, 44th President General of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), released the following statements: Commissioner George P. Bush: “Without the early intervention of the Daughters of the R...more


Commissioner Bush Reminds Teachers and Parents to Encourage Students to Participate in the 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest

February 18, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas))—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush would like to remind parents and teachers to encourage 4th and 7th grade students to participate in Save Texas History’s 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest. The Texas Travels Essay Contest encourages students to read and write about cities, towns, and ...more


Commissioner Bush Announces New Director of the Alamo

February 04, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) )—Commissioner George P. Bush today announced that Rebecca Bridges Dinnin of San Antonio has been appointed Director of the Alamo, a new senior-level position in the Texas General Land Office (GLO).  “I am proud to welcome Becky to this important position within the Texas General L...more


Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Kick-Off of 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest

January 27, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas))—Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students.  The Texas Travels Essay Contest encourages students to read and write about cities, towns, and distinct geographic locales that are significant ...more