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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Elon Musk and his team of hackers are zeroing in on Social Security: https://thehill.com/opinion/5148448-elon-musk-targeting-social-security/...The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration has resigned over Musk's attempts to gain access to its sensitive financial data on American citizens: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/us/politics/social-security-musk-team-access.htmlMeanwhile, House GOP members are pushing a budget resolution that features massive cuts to Medicaid: https://thehill.com/newsletters/health-care/5149960-medicaid-concerns-threaten-gop-budget-resolution/...Budget committee chair Jodey Arrington of Lubbock's office can be reached here: https://arrington.house.gov/...Dallas retirees turned out in droves over potential Medicaid cuts at yesterday's Presidents' Day protest: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/retirees-protest-proposed-cuts-to-medicaid-social-safety-nets-in-dallas/287-9244982c-c0d3-4b3f-bccc-3495520a2f0eDallas Police Department Interim Chief Michael Igo pledges that DPD is NOT helping ICE with their efforts to detain undocumented folks: https://www.latintimes.com/dallas-police-refuses-join-ice-immigration-raids-launches-outreach-meetings-migrants-instead-575548...As many as half of the kids at one Austin elementary school have been staying home out of fear of ICE: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2025/02/16/austin-aisd-school-fear-ice-immigration-arrests-deportations/78473805007/The Texas General Land Office is holding an essay contest for 4th and 7th graders - we suggest an essay on how the "Texians" decided to revolt because they wanted to keep their slaves: https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-general-land-office-accepting-essays-for-save-texas-history-essay-contest/We celebrate Black History Month throughout February! See a great essay on this year's celebration, happening amidst so much turmoil, and a listing of related events happening across Texas: https://progresstexas.org/blog/black-history-month-2025-celebrating-texas-culture...Check out a terrific essay for Black History Month by Progress Texas Institute Board Chair Louis Bedford: https://progresstexas.org/blog/trickle-down-diversity-doesn%E2%80%99t-workThe early giving period for this year's Amplify Austin Day has begun! Support Progress Texas at https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/progress-texas-institute.Progress Texas is now ranked in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide for listenership - thank you! https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/progress-texas-podcasts-progress-texas-pHdPjbaN-7B/The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Grab your goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is thrilled to kick off the 29th annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach Program. All public, private, and homeschooled Texas kindergarten through sixth-grade students are invited to participate in the contest. Students' artwork should illustrate why the Texas coast is important or special to each student. Ten winners will be chosen in mid-April from the four grade-level categories: kindergarten through second-grade, third- and fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade. One grand prize winner will be chosen from among the 40 grade-level categories finalists. Winning artwork...Article Link
Texas State University's Jenna Walker , director of Watershed Services with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, joins the Big Ideas TXST podcast to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and predict the water quality along Texas' 367 miles of coastline. A 2022 study found that 55 out of 61 beaches tested along the Texas Gulf coast exceeded safe levels of fecal bacteria on at least one testing day. Enter The Meadows Center. Using its existing network of citizen scientists in the volunteer Texas Stream Team program, the center is regularly collecting water samples from locations along the coast and using innovative AI technology to analyze the data and predict bacteria levels and trends. Ultimately this is expected to make real-time information available to the public. Walker oversees several multi-year, grant-funded research initiatives, including the Texas General Land Office-sponsored Clean Coast Texas initiative, a Texas Hill Country groundwater/surface water interaction research series, the Cypress Creek Watershed Protection Plan, and the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality-sponsored Texas Stream Team – an award-winning, statewide community science program designed to educate and empower the public to support watershed protection efforts and foster community-based partnerships.FURTHER READING: Texas Stream TeamHow dirty are Texas beaches? Researchers are using AI to better track bacterial levels. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
Thursday, August 1, 2024 On today's show, our host is Dr. Merrill Matthews. In the first hour, he speaks with Dawn Buckingham, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, about immigration and our southern border. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the […]
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to announce the General Land Office has now obtained ownership of the historic Alamo Cenotaph. This landmark decision was voted on in the May 2 San Antonio City Council meeting. “I'm proud to announce the General Land Office now has complete control of the Cenotaph,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Ensuring this precious piece of Texas history is preserved and remains standing tall in its place has been my steadfast promise to all Texans. From my days in the Texas Senate when I threw down the legal challenge to keep the Cenotaph in its place,...Article Link
The Texas General Land Office is accepting entries for the 28th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest. The contest encourages all public, private, and homeschooled Texas students in kindergarten through sixth grade to submit their artwork based on the theme, “Treasures of the Texas Coast,” depicting what makes the Texas coast important to each individual student. A total of 40 winners will be chosen, with one grand prize winner from the finalists. Winning artwork will appear in a 2025 calendar. All entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 6. For guidelines and to secure an entry form,...Article Link
The Texas General Land Office's Adopt- A-Beach Program is seeking student's artwork for its 28th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest. Public, private, and homeschooled Texas students, in kindergarten through sixth grade, are encouraged to enter. Entries should be based on the theme, “Treasures of the Texas Coast”, and depict what makes the Texas coast important to each individual student. All entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 6, and sent to Texas General Land Office, Adopt-A-Beach Program: Children's Art Contest 2024, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, TX, 78711- 2873. For more information, entry and artwork guidelines, or...Article Link
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 On today's show, our host is Penna Dexter. After a brief review of today's headlines in the first hour, Penna speaks with Dawn Buckingham, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, about immigration and our southern border. In the second hour, she speaks with Eric Mock. Eric is Senior Vice President of […]
Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas Coast six years ago this week, back in 2017. And though certain immediate response efforts were swift, the actual recovery has been a long and frustrating process for far too many. Not only are some residents still awaiting funding to make their homes whole again, numerous others have been classified as helped by the Texas General Land Office and have been left behind altogether. Texas Housers' Southeast Texas Regional Director Julia Orduña joins the show to talk about her work with households recovering from Harvey, how the State wants to take money away from recovery to fund a different program they already had proper funding for, and what we are doing to fix this in 2023. Did you experience Hurricane Harvey? Tell us your recovery story! https://bit.ly/HarveySurveyTH
The Texas General Land Office is accepting entries to its annual Save Texas History Essay Contest, which answers the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?” The contest is open to all age-appropriate fourth- and seventh-grade students in public, private, and home schools in Texas. One grand prize winner from each grade will receive a gift card worth 0. Ten finalists, five from each grade, will receive 0 gift cards. Teachers of winning students will receive complimentary items, as well. Entries must be received by Nov. 27. To download an entry form, visit https://savetexashistory.org. For more information, contact...Article Link
Thursday, July 20, 2023 On today's show, our host is Kerby Anderson. After a review of today's headlines in the first hour, Kerby speaks with Alex Lippert and Joel Malick. They bring us their book, Afterwork. In the second hour, Kerby speaks with Dawn Buckingham, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, about immigration and our southern […]
In observance of National Pet Preparedness Month, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to include pets and livestock in their emergency plans and build a separate emergency kit for their animals. Hurricane season began June 1, and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) continues to remind coastal and inland Texans to know their risk, purchase flood insurance, protect their home, safeguard documents, and prepare emergency supplies and an evacuation route. The Texas General Land Office encourages all Texans to prepare for hurricane season by preparing an evacuation “go bag” for their pets, including the following: •Each pet...Article Link
Drug cartel activity and human smuggling have become tragically commonplace for many Texas communities. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says Texans are deeply frustrated with the situation at their southern border, a situation she describes as "frightening." There is a “tremendous loss of life with the increase in crime” at the southern border, Buckingham says, adding, “We're going to do everything we possibly can, but unfortunately it is sort of trying to trap water in a sieve. When the federal government [is] ... tying the hands of our Border Patrol agents … it's an uphill battle, but we're going to continue to fight every day.”Buckingham joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss how locals in Texas view the illegal-immigration crisis and what the Texas General Land Office is doing to secure the southern border.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 27th annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest, which is facilitated through the Texas General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach Program, wants your masterpiece! All Texas students, public, private, and homeschooled, in kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to enter. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and should depict why the Texas coast is important or special to the student. The contest will narrow entries down to 40 finalists, comprised of 10 winners from each age group of kinder through second grades, third and fourth, and fifth and sixth. All entries must be...Article Link
Heather talks with us about recovery after hurricanes.
Featuring - Cory Wilburn, CIO at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) & Rheda Moseley, CIO at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)In this episode, Rheda Moseley and Cory Wilburn, share their journeys and insights. From cultivating effective communication to nurturing future leaders, they discuss the crucial soft skills and EQ needed for success in public sector roles. The conversation also explores the impact of the pandemic on workforce dedication and the desire to tackle procurement barriers in a competitive market. Tune in for a compelling discussion on leadership, teamwork, and harnessing potential in the public sector.Show Notes:00:00 Joe Toste hosts public sector tech podcast05:04 Leadership: evolving from control to collaboration06:00 The more you can give away the power09:01 Regret over past, acceptance of her growth10:59 Investing in team for future benefits14:02 Mission is important, but salaries matter too17:36 Pandemic revealed great teamwork and boosted productivity19:58 Request for more flexibility in job fundingQ&AAmanda "Mandy" Crawford Question - Cory's answer (15:50)Summer Xiao, PMP Question - Rheda's response Claudia V Escobar, SentinelOne, (18:40) Cory's response (21:18)⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know in your review who you want to see next on the podcast. Thanks!You can also Tweet us on @thejoetoste and tell us what lessons you learned from the episode so we can thank you personally for tuning in
Featuring - Cory Wilburn, CIO at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Rheda Moseley, CIO at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Connect w/ Cory: LinkedIn , Twitter Connect w/ Rheda: LinkedIn , Twitter Sponsor: The TechTables Live Podcast Tour Join us for these small, intimate live podcast conversations across the U.S. September 23rd in Sacramento, California October 14th in Tallahassee, Florida Show Notes: [6:00 - 6:29] The more you can give away the power (it's about the team and giving away the power). [8:15-9:20] Enough conflict to make it better in IT, and it's so little about technology. A little conflict - as long as you have the relationship and mutual respect [12:40-14:22] Pay it forward [14:22] Grace for the failures Q&A Amanda "Mandy" Crawford Question - Cory's answer (15:50) Summer Xiao, PMP Question - Rheda's response (18:40) Claudia V Escobar, SentinelOne - Cory's response (21:18) ---------------------- Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/ And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at joe@techtables.com Thank you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/ See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/
John is joined by Texas Housers' Advocacy Director David Wheaton on this episode to discuss the recent final determination from the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the Texas General Land Office discriminated against Black and Hispanic Texans in their distribution of CDBG-MIT funds to protect their neighborhoods from future storms and disasters. John and David break down the creation of these dollars, how the discrimination happened, and what needs to come next to protect these neglected communities.
The Texas General Land Office discriminated against minority residents when it denied flood mitigation aid to areas hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey. And Texas attorney Sidney Powell is dealing with her own kraken. The high profile advocate of the big lie of the election is facing disciplinary action.
On Thursday's show: The Texas General Land Office discriminated against communities of color in Houston and Harris County when choosing how to distribute Harvey recovery funds, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. We learn more about the allegations. Also this hour: HISD Superintendent Millard House II joins us to discuss issues facing the school district and to answer your questions. And we visit the Electroacoustic Music Labs at Rice University, which focuses on the interaction between music, art, and technology.
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has kicked off the seventh annual Top Texan Tournament. This bracket-style contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program, encourages students, teachers, and history buffs to learn about a diverse group of historical figures and choose their favorite Texan. Participants can vote for their favorite Texan out of 64 famous figures throughout Texas history online at www.savetexashistory.orgduring a multi-round tournament through April 4. Additionally, Texans can submit their bracket prediction before voting begins for an opportunity to claim history-themed prizes. After predictions are submitted, contestants participate in six voting rounds,...Article Link
The Texas General Land Office invites students — public, private, and homeschool — in grades kinder through sixth to participate in the 26th annual “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest.” Artwork should express why the Texas coast is important or special to each artist. The top 40 pieces chosen will be featured in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach calendar, which will be distributed throughout the state. There will also be a grand prize winner. All entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 2, 2022, and mailed to the Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Program: Children's Art Contest 2022, P.O. Box...Article Link
Melissa Washington joins Dorian and Jake to discuss her work, self care, and the importance of being able to relate to people from all walks of life. 1820 Marketing is the producer of this podcast, for more information visit 1820marketing.com.
SERIES: Role of the Public Sector Leader “Sometimes we think physically doing something for someone is what's best for them. But sometimes they just want someone to hear their story… Sit back and listen. People want to be heard.” -Christa López Episode Description: There are so many layers to unpack in a disaster. Everything happens so quickly, people are anxious, supplies are running low, and people's lives and livelihoods are at risk. If you are a leader, you may be challenged with making sure you address the needs of each community in your jurisdiction and help them develop resiliency at the same time. This can be a demanding yet exciting task. In this episode, Jennifer interviews one of the strong leaders of today, Dr. Christa López. Dr. López is the Chief of Staff for Community Development and Revitalization for the Texas General Land Office. Listen in as they teach how you can obtain the best knowledge possible during a crisis, find trustworthy investments, get the most of your insurance, and prepare for necessities during the YOYO (You're On Your Own) period in a disaster. Dr. López also shares valuable insights for long-term recovery in terms of disaster housing, managing donations, and considering the culture of a community. Whether you are a leader or a community member, you can find ways to help- the right way. And sometimes, that help is simply becoming a friend who is ready to sit and listen to the victims. Connect with After The Fire: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Highlights: 02:52: Life Lessons About Real Life Disasters 09:10: The First Step- Investments 15:12: Taking Care of the Needs of Those in Your Jurisdiction 18:26: Considerations Before Making Donations 21:44: Respect for Community Culture 24:21: Sit and Listen 31:05: Where Can You Help 36:18: How to be Resilient 42:00: Always Document 46:15: Disaster Housing and Innovations 52:20: No One Should be Re-traumatized
Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston. We’ll look at why it’s not getting any federal money for flood mitigation managed by the Texas General Land Office. Also, Texas uses gas taxes to help to maintain and build new roads. So how does it make up the loss in revenue from more people driving electric vehicles? Some say […]
The Texas General Land Office has announced an extension of the 2021 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest.” All Texas students (public, private, and home-schooled) in grades kinder through six who wish to participate in this year's contest now have until Wednesday, March 10, to submit their work. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and portray why the Texas coast is important or noteworthy to the participating student. The top 40 pieces of art will appear in a 2022 calendar, which will be distributed throughout the state. For more information, guidelines, and...Article Link
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales says county is applying for a $90 million Living Breakwaters Project grant, in collaboration with the Port of Corpus Christi and other jurisdictions to create a coastal ecosystem that would mitigate the impact of storm surges from coastal hurricanes and storms. The application is being made to the Texas General Land Office for funds through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program.Judge Canales was just one of several participants in a November 10 virtual town hall meeting hosted by State Rep. Terry Canales. The two Canales’ are not related. The discussion centered on the economic impact of the Port of Corpus Christi. Other speakers included state Sen. Juan Hinojosa, state Reps. Todd Hunter and Abel Herrero, CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi Sean Strawbridge and Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association and former commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture."Our Texas ports, whether seaports or land ports between Texas and Mexico, are incredibly powerful economic engines for the State," said Rep. Canales, chairman of the House Committee on Transportation. "Texas transportation is often overshadowed by highways and bridges—which are of course essential to Texas's economy—but I think it's time to shine the spotlight on our ports for a moment to showcase just how impressive yet bottlenecked they are.” Rep. Canales represents District 40 in the Texas House. This district is based in the Rio Grande Valley. However, Rep. Canales hails from Alice, Texas, and knows the Coastal Bend area well. In fact, Rep. Hunter said he considers Canales part of the Coastal Bend delegation.Rep. Canales pointed out that in 2017, the Port of Corpus Christi was the second fastest growing seaport in the United States in terms of exports, growing by $4.69 billion.”Texas is stifling the growth of its seaports by not having a dedicated maritime funding source to ensure that the state's ports can keep up," Rep. Canales said. Rep. Canales said he viewed the virtual town hall meeting as an opportunity to hear about a great Texas asset and how important it is the daily lives of Texas residents.
Join us for this special Salute to Veterans episode, featuring the Texas Veterans Land Board. In this episode of the Houston is Home podcast we learn more about the benefits provided by the VLB to Texas Veterans and Veterans that call Houston home. Special Guests: Dan Hamilton - Special Assistant to Texas Land Commissioner, George P. Bush at the Texas General Land Office and Host of the Next Gen Warrior Show Anthony Navarro - Houston area VLB Outreach Specialist Learn more about the Texas VLB here: https://bit.ly/3pfIvwv Sign up for the VLB newsletter here: https://bit.ly/32soOI7 Listen to the Next Gen Warrior Show here: https://bit.ly/2IpwuDZ
On this Memorial Day, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham have assembled an all-star lineup of guests for this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast. We kick off the show with former Texas Senator and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a Marine Corps fighter pilot, Vietnam vet, and one-time leader of the Texas General Land Office, the state's lead coastal agency. We're then joined by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (22:43), Co-Chair of the Senate Coastal Caucus, and one of the leading thinkers on coastal policy and climate change in the United States. Always a privilege to speak to Senator Whitehouse. Finally, we top off this amazing day with Bob Perciasepe (58:58), former Deputy and Acting Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and current President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. These three leaders have spent a lifetime working in the public interest, especially on coastal issues. They bring to the table decades of experience, leadership, and judgement and they share with us their insights into the state of the American shoreline today. Don't miss this premier episode of the American Shoreline Podcast. Only on ASPN.
George P. Bush, grandson of George H. W. and Barbara Bush and also Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, joins his cousin Sam LeBlond for this week's "All the Best." George P. Bush shares how service has been a multi-generational family business, how his lifelong commitment to service grew into serving as an elected official as the Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office and all the things that position entails. Plus George P. remembers back to his college baseball days, the major leaguers he brushed shoulders with, and how the discipline he learned in baseball continues to guide him to this day.
Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief Dr. Todd Votteler talks with Stacey Allison Steinbach, General Manager of the Texas Water Conservation Association (TWCA). Steinbach joined TWCA in June 2015. She previously worked as a utility district attorney in private practice, as a staff attorney for the Texas General Land Office and most recently as the Executive Director of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts. She holds a bachelor of science in biology and ecology from Baylor University, a master of science in wildlife and fisheries sciences from Texas A&M University, and a juris doctor with honors from the University of Montana School of Law.
As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board for the past 6 years, George P Bush shares his approach to maintaining mental fitness, his passion for service, and insights on leadership.
The Texas General Land Office has a question for many towns and cities: after Harvey, how would you spend 4 billion dollars? The mayor of Rockport weighs in today on the Texas Standard. Also, the eyes of many Texans on the impeachment drama on Capitol Hill. Not all Texas lawmakers singing the same tune on...
Despite being met with opposition, renovation work is underway at the Alamo as the Texas General Land Office plans to restore and recapture the historical 1836 battle.
In celebration of Texas History month, the Texas General Land Office ran a 'March Madness' style tournament to determine the 'greatest' Texan. This week we have a special discussion with the man responsible for that tournament, James Harkins, the Director of Public Services of the Texas General Land Office.
In celebration of Texas History month, the Texas General Land Office is running a March Madness style tournament to determine the 'greatest' Texan. We take a look at the brackets and inform you about some of these impressive Texans of history.
In celebration of Texas History month, the Texas General Land Office is running a March Madness style tournament to determine the 'greatest' Texan. We take a look at the brackets and inform you about some of these impressive Texans of history.
In celebration of Texas History month, the Texas General Land Office is running a March Madness style tournament to determine the 'greatest' Texan. We take a look at the brackets and inform you about some of these impressive Texans of history.
This week we talk to Christa López the Director at Texas General Land Office. Christa has taken on the unique role of running a traditional job of FEMA, direct disaster housing. Christa discusses how Texas took on that job and how she is fulfilling that responsibility.
Mark Dumesnil, Dr. Jennifer Pollack, Bill Balboa, Dave Buzan and Captain Bink Grimes sit down to talk about Half Moon Reef, 54-acres of restored oyster habitat in Matagorda Bay. In 2013, the Nature Conservancy partnered with the Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas General Land Office, Texas A&M University, and private foundations on a multi-year project to restore Half Moon Reef. Today, it stands as one of the largest oyster restoration projects in the country.
We talk to Bryan Preston, the communications director for the Texas General Land Office, about his state's plans for The Alamo. Also, Al Perrotta of The Stream joins us to discuss the one-year anniversary of the vote that shocked the world. Image credit: shutterstock.com
THE SECOND BATTLE OF THE ALAMO IS HERE! THE NATION'S EYES TURN TO THE LONE STAR STATE Is the Alamo really going politically correct? (NO!) Is the UN taking over the Alamo? (NO!) Is the Alamo's name going to be changed? (Seriously? NO!) Is someone playing politics with the Alamo to hurt the preservation plan for his own selfish reasons? (YES!) SPOKESMAN FOR GEORGE P. BUSH: Bryan Preston is the communications director for the Texas General Land Office.
On this episode of the Dog Tag, host Matt Elledge talks with George P. Bush, the 28th Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office and Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB). Born in Houston, Texas, Commissioner Bush received his undergraduate degree from Rice University. After graduating, he taught history to at-risk students at Homestead High School in Florida's Miami-Dade Independent School District. In 2000, he returned to Texas and attended The University of Texas School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate and worked as an attorney for several years. In 2006, Commissioner Bush joined the U.S. Naval Reserves through the Direct Commission Officer program. In 2010, he began an eight-month tour of duty in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom under the Special Operations Command. Among other service decorations, he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his meritorious service. Commissioner Bush is committed to helping Veterans, military members and their families in Texas, and beyond. The Dog Tag® is brought to you by the Texas Veterans Land Board and the Texas Veterans Commission. Find more episodes at medium.com/the-dog-tag. If you have questions about this topic, or suggestions for other podcast topics, call 1–800–252-VETS or email vlbinfo@glo.texas.gov. Visit TexasVeterans.com to find out more about your benefits!
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