# Inside the Texas General Land Office | Glen Pugh | USLege

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Podcast · Episode 37

# Inside the Texas General Land Office | Glen Pugh

Glen Pugh from the Texas General Land Office (GLO)

Podcast August 22, 2025

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Welcome to Episode #37 of Bills & Business. In this episode, Laura Davis, Co-Founder of USLege, sits down with Glen Pugh from the Texas General Land Office (GLO), a government relations leader at one of Texas’s most impactful agencies.

The conversation begins with an overview of the GLO’s wide-ranging responsibilities, from land management and energy leasing to disaster recovery and coastal protection. Glen explains how the Land Commissioner’s leadership shapes the agency’s priorities and clears up common misconceptions about the GLO’s work.

Laura and Glen dive into the intersection of economics, energy, and public policy. They explore how the GLO’s leasing programs generate revenue for Texas schools, the agency’s critical role in Hurricane Harvey recovery, and the balancing act between coastal protection, environmental stewardship, and energy development. Glen also shares how technology and transparency are modernizing state operations and highlights opportunities for businesses to engage with the agency.

In a more personal reflection, Glen opens up about what drew him to government service, the challenges of legislative coordination, and the moments that fuel his passion for public policy. The episode closes with practical takeaways for Texas businesses looking to connect with the GLO through procurement, grants, and land use opportunities.

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