Commissioner Buckingham Congratulates John Whitmire on Houston Mayoral Victory
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. released the following statement congratulating Texas Senator John Whitmire on his victory in the Houston Mayoral Runoff Election: “I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to Houston Mayor-Elect John Whitmire on his victory tonight in the Houston Mayoral Runoff. From working with him for years in the Texas Senate, I know John, like myself, is a solution-oriented public servant and looks for creative ways to tackle big issues – this is exactly what the City of Houston needs. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces 2023 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the 2023 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission Texas State Veterans Cemeteries on Saturday, December 16. This year, the VLB is working with Wreaths Across America at three VLB cemeteries to ensure all of our Veterans and family members are honored and remembered.RSVPs are not required to attend ceremonies. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Vote for Alamo Exhibit as Best New Attraction in America
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to vote for the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center as the "Best New Attraction in America" in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Alamo Exhibit has been nominated for this prestigious award that not only recognizes incredible attractions and businesses, but also provides these locations as recommendations to readers for future experiences. Voting is open to the public. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Derelict Vessel Turn-In: Galveston County
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Galveston County and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to provide the residents of Galveston County with a Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP), a free opportunity to relinquish unwanted boats and vessels.Galveston County Vessel Turn-In ProgramTo relinquish unwanted boats, participants must receive pre-approval for their vessel and meet the following eligibility requirements:Vessels must be less than 26 feet in lengthNo trailers acceptedBoats must be cleared of trash a Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces More Than $102 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects
Historic funds to improve streets, water and sewer systems, and build community resourcecenters approved in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Kleberg, Leon, Newton, Polk, Robertson,Tyler, and Washington CountiesAustin — Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $102,326,416 in regional mitigation funds improve streets, water and sewer systems, and build community resource centers. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces More Than $48.5 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects for Deep East Texas
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $48,563,000 in new regional mitigation funds for eight federally eligible infrastructure projects to include improving water facilities, streets and roadside drainage systems, along with the construction of public community resource centers and shelters. These new grants are approved in addition to $71,198,000 previously announced. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Releases Statement on Permanent School Fund Corporation’s New CEO
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) Corporation Board Member Dawn Buckingham, M.D. released the following statement on the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation Board naming Bob Borden as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO):“First of all, I would like to thank the members of the PSF Corporation board for their commitment to public education in the state of Texas. I have long said that educating our children is the most important thing we do. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Customer Satisfaction Score of Over 99% for Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that 99.03% of all respondents questioned through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 2023 National Cemetery Administration State and Tribal Veterans Cemeteries Satisfaction Survey were satisfied with their overall experience at all four of the VLB's Texas State Veteran Cemeteries. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Day Flag Placement at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the Flag Placement schedules for the Veterans Land Board's (VLB) four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen and Mission. Volunteers are encouraged to participate at a cemetery near them. No RSVP is required to attend. Read More
Texas GLO Posts 2021 Winter Storms Action Plan for Public Comment
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the State of Texas 2021 WinterStorms Action Plan for $43,632,000 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR) funds for public comment. These funds were allocated to Texas by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for disaster recovery for areas affectedby the 2021 Winter Storms (DR-4586) from Feb. 11-21, 2021. Additionally, the GLO will fieldpublic comments at a virtual public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6:00 p.m. Central Time(CT). The deadline to submit public comments is Dec. 6, 2023, by 5 p.m. Read More