Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $24.5 Million In Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projectsure and Housing Projects for the New Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP)
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $24,586,500 in regional mitigation funds to improve roads, water detention, drainage, and sewer systems in the cities of Dilley, Martindale, Robstown, Sinton and Cleveland, as well as in Karnes, Milam and Madison counties. Read More
Texas GLO Kicks Off Call for Infrastructure and Housing Projects for the New Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP)
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has officially launched a call for eligible infrastructure and housing projects through the launch of the Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP). Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Texas GLO Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of The Oleanders at Broadway Affordable Housing Development
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., proudly announced the ribbon cutting of The Oleanders at Broadway, the largest affordable housing development on Galveston Island, made possible through nearly $89 million in disaster recovery funds from the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $17 Million In Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $17,028,100 in regional mitigation funds to improve communications, water detention, drainage and sewer systems in Bandera and Bastrop counties as well as the cities of Brookside Village, Calvert, Elgin, Kurten, Navasota, Oakwood, Richmond, Schulenburg, Smithville and Snook. Read More
Tropical System in the Bay of Campeche to Impact Texas, Commissioner Buckingham Warns Coastal Texans to be Prepared
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to prepare for potential tropical storm conditions along the coast. There is a high degree of uncertainty as to the storm’s path and impacts; therefore, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is warning all coastal Texans to be prepared.“A severe storm system with the potential to bring flash flooding threats and heavy rain is expected to impact the Gulf Coast this week,” Commissioner Buckingham said. Read More
TEXAS GLO POSTS AMENDMENTS TO SIX STATE ACTION PLANS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted amendments to six state action plans. Each of the amendments include the new Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP), which will allow the GLO to utilize de-obligated and unutilized funds within each action plan. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Celebrates the Completion of Homeowner Assistance Program in Southeast Texas
Today in Beaumont, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. proudly announced the successful completion of the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) in Southeast Texas, a pivotal milestone in the region's recovery from Hurricane Harvey and other disasters. This accomplishment highlights the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) unwavering commitment to helping Texans rebuild their homes and communities."Today, we celebrate not just the completion of a disaster recovery program, but the resilience and determination of Southeast Texas," said Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Texas GLO Celebrate 2,000th Home Rebuilt in Houston and Harris County
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., proudly announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has rebuilt more than 2,000 homes in Houston and Harris County through the Homeowner Assistance Programs (HAP). This accomplishment is part of the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and other disasters, underscoring the GLO's long-term commitment to restoring and rebuilding communities across Texas."We are proud to celebrate rebuilding more than 2,000 homes for families in Houston and Harris County," said Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Read More
Texas General Land Office Announces Dune and Structure Emergency Rules for Tropical Storm Alberto and Hurricane Beryl Recovery
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced emergency rules adopted by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) regarding Emergency Dune Restoration, Stabilization and Repair of Damaged Habitable Structures, and Repair and Shortening of Dune Walkovers.These emergency rules will expedite the permitting process for local governments in Nueces, Matagorda, Brazoria, and Galveston counties affected by Tropical Storm Alberto and Hurricane Beryl. Implementing these rules will also help property owners make emergency repairs and build dunes quicker without the GLO’s review. Read More
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE ANNOUNCES DUNE AND STRUCTURE EMERGENCY RULES FOR TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO AND HURRICANE BERYL RECOVERY
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced emergency rules adopted by the Texas General Land Office regarding Emergency Dune Restoration, Stabilization and Repair of Damaged Habitable Structures, and Repair and Shortening of Dune Walkovers. Read More