Commissioner Buckingham Authorizes Texas Law Enforcement Access to State Owned Islands on the Border
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. M.D. authorized the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Rangers permission to access the State of Texas owned islands located in the Rio Grande in Maverick County, Texas for the purpose of policing to curb the ongoing border crisis at our southern border. “As Land Commissioner, it is my commitment to Texans that the General Land Office (GLO) uses all means available to gain complete operational control of the border, said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Tract Nominations Deadline for The Texas General Land Office’s Upcoming Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Lease Sale
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is accepting tract nominations for its next Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Lease Sale, tentatively scheduled for September 5, 2023.All nominations must be submitted in writing to the GLO by 5:00 pm CT on June 1, 2023 Read More
Texas General Land Office Files Complaint Against New Definition of WOTUS Rule
Texas General Land Office Files Complaint Against New Definition of WOTUS RuleGLO joins fight against federal overreach into states’ traditional authority over land and water resources AUSTIN—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces the Winners and Finalists of the 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. Fourth- and seventh-grade students from across Texas answered the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?”"I am continuously inspired by the insight of these young Texans, having read their essays and seen their passion for Texas history”, said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Six-Day Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event in Port Isabel
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), The City of Port Isabel, The City of South Padre Island, and the Port Isabel Navigation District to provide the Port Isabel and South Padre Island communities with a free event to dispose of derelict vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) is scheduled for October 17-22 in Port Isabel. The voluntary, six-day turn-in event allows residents to bring their derelict or inoperable boats to the designated drop-off location to be verified by the GLO and TPWD for eligibility. Read More
General Land Office Wraps Up Aransas County Vessel Turn-In Program
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) concluded its Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) in Aransas County, which was held September 9-10. During the event, the GLO, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Aransas County, Keep Aransas Beautiful and the City of Rockport together collected 19 vessels measuring 331 linear feet, as well as two trailers. Removing abandoned vessels from coastal waters comes at a considerable expense—around $200-300 per foot. Read More
Two-Day Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event Coming to Aransas County
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Aransas County, Keep Aransas Beautiful and the City of Rockport to provide the community with a free event to dispose of derelict vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) is scheduled for September 9-10 at the Aransas County Airport . The voluntary, two-day turn-in event allows residents to bring their derelict or inoperable boats to the designated drop-off location to be verified by the GLO and TPWD for eligibility. Boats must be clear of all waste, debris and trash. Read More
Shoreline Restoration Work to Begin at McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and multiple partners are set to begin work on the restoration of approximately 17 miles of the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) shoreline in Jefferson and Chambers counties.The restoration project will span from High Island to Sea Rim State Park and will improve the shoreline by widening its beaches to better accommodate recreation, stabilizing the shoreline against further erosion by planting native species and constructing dunes, as well as protecting its marsh system, which acts as a critical habitat for Read More
General Land Office Wraps Up Calhoun County Vessel Turn-In Program
The Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Oil Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) team wrapped up its spring Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) which was held May 18-20. During the event, the GLO, Calhoun County and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department together collected 10 vessels measuring over 197 linear feet. A derelict vessel is turned at the Calhoun County VTIP held last week Removing abandoned vessels from coastal waters comes at a considerable expense—around $200-300 per foot. Read More
RESS RELEASES SAVE TEXAS HISTORY LIMITED EDITION COFFEE TUMBLERS NOW AVAILABLE
As part of National Historic Preservation Month, the General Land Office’s (GLO) Save Texas History program is offering a limited edition run of tumblers to anyone who donates $30 or more. Donations made directly support the program’s work preserving the millions of historic documents and maps in the GLO’s Archives and Records. Established in 2004, Save Texas History’s mission is to promote efforts within the GLO to preserve the Lone Star State’s history. Read More