Voices of Veterans: Captain John Delcambre Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Captain John Delcambre who served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. Delcambre was born in Fort Worth in September 1978. His father was in the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Applauds The Texas Veterans Land Board for 78 Years of Serving Veterans, Military Members, and Their Families
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to honor the impeccable work of VLB staff and the undeniable impact of the agency's programs on the lives of Texas Veterans on its 78th Anniversary."From the first Veterans land loans to the home loans, Texas State Veterans Homes and Cemeteries, and various additional benefits available today, the VLB has always gone above and beyond to care for our Veterans," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Redraws Texas-Oklahoma State Boundary, Ensuring Safe and Secure Water for Two Million North Texans
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that the Red River Boundary Commission, with the help of the General Land Office's (GLO) surveying team, has redrawn the Texas-Oklahoma boundary under Lake Texoma in north Texas. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's New Dual Spouse Land Loan Benefit
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB has approved a new land loan benefit for married couples individually eligible to participate in the VLB Veterans Land Loan Program.With this new benefit, spouses individually eligible to participate in the VLB Veterans Land Loan Program can jointly apply for a loan to purchase the same tract of land. Both spouses must satisfy the program's loan qualification requirements. Read More
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
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Commencement of Alamo Cenotaph Restoration Work in 2025
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that restoration work on the historic Alamo Cenotaph will begin in January 2025. Read More
Voices of Veterans: HM3 Hunter "Doc" Hayes Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of HM3 Hunter "Doc" Hayes who served with the U.S. Marines as a U.S. Read More
Continued Service Series: Texas Congressman August Pfluger Shares His Story of Continued Service as a U.S. Air Force Veteran
The next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Congressman August Pfluger, who represents the 11th District of Texas." Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Opening of Ongoing VLB Public Land Sale
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announces the opening of an ongoing public land sale through the Veterans Land Board (VLB), which is the only land sale program made available to non-Veterans.In total, 14 tracts are up for sale throughout the state totaling nearly 100 acres and the prices listed are firm. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Acquires Ranch in Starr County to Build Border Wall
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has acquired a 1,402-acre ranch along the Rio Grande at Starr County's border with Mexico. This property's frontage on the Rio Grande makes it a crucial location for enhanced border security and placement of a border wall."For too long, the federal government has abdicated its job to secure our southern border – endangering Texans by allowing hundreds of thousands of unvetted illegal migrants to stream across our porous border. Read More