Commissioner Buckingham Announces William Barret Travis as the 2023 Top Texan Tournament Winner
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham was pleased to announce that William Barret Travis has been selected by voters as the 2023 Top Texan Tournament Winner. After multiple weeks of legendary Texans facing off in exciting matchups during this Texas-style March Madness tournament, William B. Read More
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
Texas GLO Celebrates National Community Development Week in Partnership with HUD and Communities Affected by Disasters
Today Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) will celebrate National Community Development Week April 10-14, 2023, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to highlight improvements made in communities using Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery and Mitigation. “We often like to say that we are the agency that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work for the people of Texas, and when it comes to disaster recovery, the GLO is the place to go,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Join Us For A World War II KIA/MIA Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct a World War II KIA/MIA Burial for U.S. Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant (2LT) Wayne Lou Dyer.Born on September 28, 1921, 2LT Dyer entered into service during World War II, and was assigned to the 569th Bombardment Squadron, 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 13th Bombardment Wing, 3rd Air Division, and 8th Air Force. He was shot down by enemy fighters during a large bombing mission near Leipzig, Germany in May 1944. Read More
Texas General Land Office Awards $6 Million for Projects Across Seven Coastal Counties
TEXAS — Commissioner Buckingham, M.D. is excited to announce that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has awarded $6 million for projects across seven coastal counties through its Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 28. “As a Texan who grew up near the coast and lived in Galveston for more than a decade —preserving our state’s precious shorelines and their communities is a top priority of mine,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
REMINDER: Sign Up to Participate in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged all friends of Texas beaches to join her and participate in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 22nd. The cleanup will span 25 locations across the Texas coast, from Port Arthur to Boca Chica.“As a community, I hope we can all take pride and ownership of our beautiful Texas coast, and always remember, don’t mess with Texas beaches,” said Commissioner Buckingham in a video to help inspire volunteers to sign up and give back to our coastal communities. Read More
Texas GLO releases the 2023 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan proposing 121 priority projects with input from technical experts and local leaders
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the release of the 2023 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan (TCRMP) that proposes a framework to address coastal hazards and direct investments to protect natural and man-made coastal environments. Read More
Deadline to Apply for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) is April 28, 2023
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) will close at 5 p.m. on April 28, 2023. Applications will continue to be reviewed in all eligible counties affected by flooding events in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley in 2018 and 2019. Read More
La Fecha Límite Para Solicitar los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso Para Propietarios de Viviendas (HARP) es el 28 de Abril de 2023
Hoy, el Texas General Land Office (GLO) anunció que la solicitud para los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso para Propietarios (HARP) se cerrará a las 5 p.m. el 28 de abril de 2023. Las solicitudes continuarán siendo revisadas en todos los condados elegibles afectados por inundaciones en el Sur de Texas y el Valle del Río Grande en 2018 y 2019. 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 to:Texas General Land Office, Mineral Leasing Division1700 N Congress Ave., Ste. 840Austin, Texas 78701-1495Applicants may include more than one tract nomination in their letter. Read More