GLO Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Statement on Confirmation of Scott Turner as Secretary of HUD
Today the U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement: Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Honor All Who Have Sacrificed and Served During Texas Military Heroes Week
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to honor our military heroes, both those who have sacrificed everything in the name of freedom and served on behalf of the Lone Star State, during Texas Military Heroes Week. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, Featured in SHALE Magazine, Talks Energy Independence, Land Stewardship, Alamo Preservation, and More
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is honored to share her recent cover story in SHALE Magazine, a leading oil and gas industry publication. The article showcases the unique role of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and highlights Commissioner Buckingham’s heart for serving the people of Texas. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). During the free derelict vessel turn-in event on January 27-29, 2025, Galveston County residents relinquished an impressive 65 boats totaling over 1,149 linear feet and 355 gallons of fuel recovered. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Colonel Jack Oliver Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Colonel Jack Oliver who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Completion of Texas’s Largest Beach Nourishment Project
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce the recent completion of the largest beach nourishment project in Texas – the McFaddin Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration Project Phase II, which encompasses 14.5 miles of restored dunes and beaches. Read More
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Once Again Calls on Media to Dismiss Democrats’ Publicity Stunts Over Mitigation Funding
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham called out Congressional Democrats for continuing to push a false narrative about federal disaster recovery and mitigation funding. The politically motivated and false claims date back to 2021 and have been successfully disputed by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for years Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $107.8 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $107,839,660 in new regional mitigation funds to improve roads, water detention, drainage, and water and wastewater systems in the counties of Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Caldwell, Calhoun, Gonzalez, Lavaca, San Patricio, Walker, and Washington. Read More
Voices of Veterans: SPC Mason Leist Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of SPC Mason Leist Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Celebrate Successful South Texas Veterans Resource Fair in Edinburg
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is celebrating the success of the South Texas Veterans Resource Fair held this past weekend in Edinburg, Texas. Read More