Commissioner Buckingham Announces Approval of Funding for West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the West Galveston Beach Nourishment project. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2024 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged all Texans to sign up for the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2024 Texas Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 20th at 23 locations across the Texas coast."The outpouring of support the GLO's Adopt-A-Beach program receives from Texans and people across the nation is truly inspiring," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Receives Operational Excellence Award from National Cemetery Administration
Today, the Veterans Land Board (VLB) is proud to announce that the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen has been honored with the prestigious Operational Excellence Award by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.The Operational Excellence Award is bestowed upon cemeteries that significantly surpass the quality standards set forth by the NCA's Compliance Review Program, which conducts thorough inspections every three years. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Applauds Change of Leadership at Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Today Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement in reaction to the announcement by Houston Mayor John Whitmire to appoint Mike Nichols as director of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department:"Today Mayor Whitmire announced a welcome change of leadership that will bring a renewed energy to the Houston Housing and Community Development Department. It sends a clear message that productivity and accountability are his priorities. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Applauds Change of Leadership at Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Today Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement in reaction to the announcement by Houston Mayor John Whitmire to appoint Mike Nichols as director of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department:"Today Mayor Whitmire announced a welcome change of leadership that will bring a renewed energy to the Houston Housing and Community Development Department. It sends a clear message that productivity and accountability are his priorities. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces New Installment of VLB Continued Service Series
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas State Representative Carl Tepper.The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB started this initiative with the goal of highlighting members of the Texas Legislature who are Veterans of the Armed Forces. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Partnership with Texas Veterans Network
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB is partnering with the Texas Veterans Network (TVN), powered by Combined Arms. Through this partnership, VLB will connect even more Veterans, Service Members, and their families with state benefits."Here at the VLB, it is our mission to provide Veterans, Service Members, and their families with the best package of benefits in the country," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Outpouring of Support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. applauds the incredible outpouring of support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' program from across Texas and the nation. Read More
William B. Travis Letter Returns to the Alamo From February 23 - March 24, 2024
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World" and passionately pleaded for aid for the Alamo garrison.This incredible piece of Texan and American history will be displayed at the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center from February 23 through March 24, 2024. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Holds Press Conference on the Success of Operation Flat Top and Agreement with Texas DPS
On Monday, February 12th, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. held a press conference with Regional Director for the South Texas Region of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Victor Escalon, and Brigadier General Tanya Trout of the Texas Military Department (TMD). Read More