Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Applications Are Now Being Accepted for 2026 GLO Summer Internship Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Summer Internship Program, a paid full-time, in-person program running from June 1 through July 31, 2026.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Calls for Submissions to 30th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages students across the Lone Star State to participate in the 30th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.
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Commissioner Buckingham Submits Letter of Support for Trump’s Second Gulf of America Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., submitted comments on behalf of the General Land Office (GLO) supporting the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) announcement of its proposed second Gulf of America offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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The Alamo Cenotaph Restored & Rededicated: Veterans Day Ceremony Marks Cenotaph's 85th Anniversary
In a patriotic ceremony held on Veterans Day, the Texas General Land Office and Alamo Trust, Inc., rededicated the Spirit of Sacrifice monument, commonly known as the Alamo Cenotaph, following the completion of its vital preservation.
Read MoreTexas General Land Office and Great Springs Project Celebrate Establishment of Texas Bicentennial Trail
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Great Springs Project are pleased to announce the signing of HB 4230, establishing the Texas Bicentennial Trail to promote Texas’ rich historical and cultural heritage, provide for increased outdoor recreation, and enhance economic development in the state.
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Texas GLO Partners with Alamo Trust, Inc. and Rockbridge To Acquire Downtown San Antonio Hotels, Elevating Alamo Visitor Experience
Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO), in partnership with Rockbridge and the Alamo Trust, Inc., announced the acquisition of the Menger and Crockett Hotels in San Antonio— two prominent properties that have not been available for purchase in decades and sit directly adjacent to the Alamo grounds.
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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Retraction of Endangered Species Act Lesser Prairie-Chicken Final Listing Rule
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that a Final Listing Rule designating two Distinct Population Segments of the Lesser Prairie Chicken has been vacated, marking a significant victory over the Biden administration’s politically weaponized use of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Wraps Up the GLO's 2025 Summer Internship Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to close out the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2025 Summer Internship Program. During June and July, student interns from universities across Texas dedicated their time and skills to supporting several departments in the GLO.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Celebrates 25th Anniversary of William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple
Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was honored to present the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home with a certificate commemorating its 25th Anniversary on July 28, 2025, in Temple.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces GLO's Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act Project for Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the Jamaica Beach Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) project on Galveston Island.
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