The Texas General Land Office says it held the first online oil and gas lease auction in the state’s history on Tuesday, netting some $20 million for public schools. Land Commissioner George P. Bush is taking credit for the move.
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Economy
Jerry Patterson to George P. Bush: Focus Less on “Derriere”
Upset about the way a recent state audit painted the agency he lead for 12 years, former Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson is jabbing his successor, George P. Bush, for failing to push back against the audit’s findings.
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Energy
State Audit Finds “Significant Weaknesses” in GLO Contracting
The General Land Office’s contracting process is riddled with “significant weaknesses” that threatened the agency’s ability to ensure it is wisely spending its dollars, State Auditor John Keel said in a report made public Tuesday.
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Politics
George P. Bush on Cruz: “We Can Still Be Friends”
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush sat down with the Tribune on Thursday for a wide-ranging interview covering U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the health of Bush’s grandfather and more.
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Politics
George P. Bush to Co-Chair Young Donor Effort for Dad
Land Commissioner George P. Bush is upping his involvement in his father’s presidential bid, joining a donor drive aimed at young Republicans.
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Politics
George P. Bush Steps Into Role as Dad’s Surrogate
Land Commissioner George P. Bush made his debut this week as a surrogate for his dad’s presidential campaign. The younger Bush hit the campaign trail in early-voting Nevada, making a pitch for his father in personal and political terms.
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Politics
5 Ways Jeb’s Campaign Runs Through Texas
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush enters the 2016 presidential race with perhaps more ties to Texas than any other candidates in the field besides the two who live here: former Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Politics
Bush Plans Texas Fundraising Swing After 2016 Announcement
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, on the verge of announcing a presidential campaign, has booked a trip to Texas later this month.
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Budget Deal Includes $25 Million Boost for Alamo
Budget writers have added some last-minute cash for the Alamo, in large part to ensure the state holds on to a collection of Alamo artifacts from British music legend Phil Collins.
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The Brief: May 19, 2015
Lawmakers are quick to say that the incident that left nine biker gang members dead wasn’t relevant to the discussion of open carry despite some committee witnesses who attempted to draw a connection.
