Commissioner Buckingham Holds Press Conference on the Success of Operation Flat Top and Agreement with Texas DPS
On Monday, February 12th, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. held a press conference with Regional Director for the South Texas Region of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Victor Escalon, and Brigadier General Tanya Trout of the Texas Military Department (TMD). Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Results of Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Winners of the 2023 Oil Spill and Prevention and Response Act Award
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that International Shipbreaking Limited (ISL) and General Land Office (GLO) Geospatial Technology Services (GTS) are the winners of the 2023 Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act (OSPRA) Award.For 25 years, the OSPRA Award has been presented by the GLO Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program to recognize individuals and organizations for their contribution to keeping Texas coastal water clean and oil free. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board Continued Service Series
Today, Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Results of 2024 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island and the Coastal Bend
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that nearly 600 volunteers took part in the Texas General Land Office's 2024 Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island and the Coastal Bend this past Friday and Saturday. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Condemns Alleged Misuse of Government Resources by Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement in response to allegations in a KHOU news report of improper dispensation of computer equipment by the Housing and Community Development Department:"As story after story breaks regarding corruption and cover-ups within the Housing and Community Development Department under Mayor Turner's leadership, it has become apparent how entrenched this issue has become in Houston in the past. Read More
City of Killeen Takes Over Daily Operations of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the City of Killeen has officially taken over daily operations of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The VLB still owns and oversees the cemetery and will provide the city with the funding for all salaries, employee benefits, and daily operating supplies. Read More
VLB Recognizes Top Lenders and Loan Officers of 2023
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program's top lenders and loan officers of 2023.Last year, this essential program helped more than 2,000 Texas Veterans purchase a new home. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Blasts Biden Energy Department for Liquid Natural Gas Export Moratorium
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. sent the Department of Energy a letter regarding the recent decision to pause new approvals of liquid natural gas (LNG) exports. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces More Than $122 Million In Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $122,100,689 in regional mitigation funds to improve streets, drainage and sewer systems in Burleson, Colorado, Galveston, Jefferson, Lavaca, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, San Patricio and Waller Counties. Read More