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Press Releases

Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale in October

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Veterans-only land sale is now open for bidding.Five tracks in four counties, totaling over 10.5 acres, are available for purchase to Veterans and Military Members with minimum bid amounts listed. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Design Work on Coastal Texas Project

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for design work on the Coastal Texas Project's Coastwide Ecosystem Restoration measures and the Coastal Storm Risk Management measure on South Padre Island. 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


Voices of Veterans: Maj. Rosa Kissling Shares Her Story of Her Service in the U.S. Air Force

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 Maj. Rosa Kissling who served in United States Air Force.Despite being born in Hawaii, Kissling grew up in the Philippines. It was during her childhood that she discovered her passion for travel and exploration. Read More


Continued Service: U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall Shares His Story of Service

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service" series featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall. Read More


VLB's TREC Continuing Education course with Keller Williams Realty in Brazos County, Texas

Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's TREC Continuing Education Course

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to highlight that the VLB's Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to REALTORS. Read More


Voices of Veterans: Maj. Sharon Frederick Shares Her Story of Service with the U.S. Air Force

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 Maj. Sharon Frederick, who served in the U.S. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Signup for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup

Today, Texas Land Board Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages volunteers to sign up for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide cleanup on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This cleanup will stretch from the northern to the southern tip of the Texas coast and include 24 sites. "It has been an honor to participate in Adopt-A-Beach Cleanups as Texas Land Commissioner because one of my top priorities is to keep our state's beautiful coastline clean," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More


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Voices of Veterans: Lt. Eldon Bielss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army, Air Corps During WWII

The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Lt. Eldon Bielss who served in United States Army during WWII. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces Two Texas State Veterans Homes Received the Commitment to Quality Bronze Award

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring and the Frank M. Tejeda TSVH in Floresville received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Commitment to Quality Bronze Award. Read More