Texas General Land Office Recognized For Participating in 'We Hire Vets' Program by Texas Workforce Commission
Today, The Texas General Land Office is being recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for hiring Veterans and participating in the "We Hire Vets" program, an employer recognition program which recognizes Texas employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans."As Texas Land Commissioner and as Chairwoman of the Veterans Land Board, it is an honor to hire the men and women who have served our country proudly throughout the world, helping them continue their service to all Texans at the GLO," said Commissioner Dawn B Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Dedication Ceremony for Three New War Monuments at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to invite press to attend the VLB's War Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) at Abilene on Monday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. During this ceremony three new war monuments honoring all who served in WWII, Korea, and the Persian Gulf will be dedicated.The ceremony will include a Veteran from each war period, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Persian Gulf War. Each Veteran will speak at their respective monuments. Read More
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 Projects
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