AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to adopt a Veteran this holiday season by participating in Angel Tree donations at several Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH). Each year, VLB’s Veterans homes display an Angel Tree for Veterans to share their Christmas lists with their community. Those who are interested in participating can visit one of the Veterans homes listed below, select an angel off the tree, and provide the Veteran’s gift by the specified dates.
Please visit the following participating TSVH locations:
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
Angels Available: Now
Return Gifts: Friday, December 19, 2025
Phone: (432) 238-8387
Location: 1809 HWY 87
Big Spring, TX 79720
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
Angels Available: November 28, 2025
Return Gifts: December 15, 2025
Phone: (903) 617-6150
Location: 11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, Texas 75708
William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
Angels Available: November 17th - 21st
Return Gifts: December 8th - 12th
Phone: (254) 791-8280
Location: 1424 Martin Luther King Jr. Lane
Temple, Texas 76504
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home
Angels Available: November 19, 2025
Return Gifts: December 19, 2025
Phone: (903) 640-8387
Location: 1300 Seven Oaks Road
Bonham, Texas 75418
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.