AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Texans to attend a free event promoting the importance of keeping coastal waters clean and oil free on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will also be information about storm and hurricane preparation.
WHAT: Ready & Willing: A Free Public Outreach Event to Promote a Safe and Clean Texas Coast
WHO: Texas General Land Office, Seadrift Police Department, Calhoun County Emergency Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M Sea Grant, U.S. Coast Guard
WHEN: Friday, September 19, 2025
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Seadrift Civic Center
501 S. Main Street
Seadrift, TX 77983
For more information on the event, contact the GLO Port Lavaca Oil Spill Office at (361) 552-8081.
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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.