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We help make Texas the greatest state to live, work, and raise a family.

Promoting Texas Prosperity Since 1836.

The Texas General Land Office stewards state lands, protects our heritage, funds our public schools, and ensures the prosperity of all Texans. We pride ourselves on serving Texans and serving them well.

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SERVING TEXAS VETERANS

In Texas, we honor Veterans and their families with comprehensive benefits like home loans and long-term care.

HOW WE HELP VETERANS
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REBUILDING TEXAS

The Texas GLO is administering more than $14.3 billion in disaster recovery and mitigation funding in response to 8 different disasters. The GLO’s historic efforts are helping rebuild homes, communities, and lives.

CAN WE HELP YOU?
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM, M.D.

Dr. Buckingham is the American Dream personified. She’s a ninth-generation Texan, loving mom, successful surgeon, business owner, avid hunter, and former volunteer firefighter. Above all else, she’s fiercely Texan with a pioneering spirit. She can do it all, and she’s doing it all for Texas.

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Key Initiatives

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Oil and Gas

Oil and gas play a Texas-sized role in our prosperity and energy independence. The GLO remains committed to global oil and gas leadership for the betterment of all Texans.

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Funding Education and Veterans Programs

Our support for education and Veterans is second to none. Funding our public schools and our Veterans is a key priority to ensure a bright future.

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Securing the Border

A secure border protects public safety, property rights, and livelihoods. We work tirelessly to support border security.

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