Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush
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 Reserve 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.
Show Notes:
Commissioner Bush is the grandson of George H.W. Bush. [1:41]
What and who inspired Commissioner Bush to serve in the military. [2:20]
Commissioner Bush offers thoughts on the 9/11 generation and their service to our nation. [4:26]
What Commissioner Bush did when he was in the military, specifically while in Afghanistan. [7:10]
Col. Elledge remembers his time as an Infantry Battalion Commander in Iraq. [11:06]
Commissioner Bush’s role as the chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board. [12:10]
Commissioner Bush shares VLB initiatives that help Texas Veterans and their families. [14:29]
Commissioner Bush’s vision for the VLB over the next three years. [18:52]
Plans to build a new Texas State Veterans Home in Houston. [21:28]
How all the Veterans’ Organizations throughout Texas can serve Texas Veterans better. [22:17]
- Stay tuned for our next podcast: Find Your Post-Military Career
- Listen to our previous podcast: Unlocking VA Disability Claims Part 2
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