Texas General Land Office

The Texas General Land Office (GLO), founded in 1836, is the oldest state agency in Texas and is responsible for managing state lands, mineral rights, and coastal resources. The GLO supports disaster recovery efforts through grant allocation and protects the coastline through storm mitigation and recovery efforts. The organizing statute for GLO is located in the Texas Natural Resources Code, specifically in Chapter 31, Subchapter A. 

The GLO Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) partners with local governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions to fund projects that restore natural barriers, increase shoreline protection, and improve emergency preparedness. The GLO provides guidance for constructing living shorelines and works with stakeholders to identify areas for coastal erosion control projects. Notable GLO adaptation measures include the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, which identifies vulnerable coastal regions and prioritizes over 100 projects aimed at enhancing ecosystem services and reducing storm surge risks. Additionally, the GLO administers the Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program to help Texas communities recover from and prepare for future natural disasters.

Sectors:

• Land management and conservation
• Land use and built environment

Related Resources:

• The Texas Title Project
• Texas 2019 Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
• Texas 2017 Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
• Texas Resilient Communities Program
• Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan 2023

Related Users:

• Craig Davis
• Randall Freeze