Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has been out of the state or otherwise off work nearly half of the time since his father entered the Republican race for president, despite pledges to remain focused on his state elected office.
The Houston Chronicle examined Bush's calendar, agency records and social media accounts to measure the commissioner's time away from his office.
It found Bush was away on personal time related to the Jeb Bush's presidential campaign and other reasons for 23 of the first 50 work days since his father announced his bid June 15.
That includes 15 full days off and campaign stops in seven states.
General Land Office spokeswoman Brittany Eck says George P. Bush makes up time by working remotely and on weekends.
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