Vessel Turn-In Program Wraps Up in Port Isabel and South Padre Island
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the Port Isabel and South Padre Island (SPI) Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) that took place on January 18-20, 2024. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board's 'Valentines for Veterans' Campaign
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged Texans to participate in the VLB's campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas' nine State Veterans Homes. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Winners and Finalists of the 2023 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2023 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program. Fourth and seventh-grade students from across the state answered the important question, "What history in your community is worth saving?""It has been an honor to read about young Texans' passion for our state's rich history. These students truly produced many incredible essays for this one-of-a-kind competition," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Funding for the Boggy Cut Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Stabilization Project
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the Boggy Cut Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) Stabilization project. The Texas Department of Transportation and Port of Bay City Authority played pivotal roles in securing this funding."Preserving our state’s vibrant coastline for the enjoyment of beachgoers and the safety of our unique wildlife is a significant responsibility the General Land Office prioritizes,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Texas Coastal Roundup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) invited families and the public to participate in the 2024 Texas Coastal Roundup. This free education and outreach event will provide Texans with an opportunity to learn more about how the GLO works with coastal organizations to safeguard and conserve the Texas coast. The Texas Coastal Roundup will take place at the Great Lawn at Waters Edge Park in Corpus Christi on June 1, 2024 from 10am to 4 pm. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces 28th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. announced that the GLO is currently accepting admissions for the 28th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. This contest is facilitated through the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.The contest encourages all public, private, and homeschooled Texas students in kindergarten through sixth grade to send in their masterpieces. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Sign Up for the 2024 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island and the Coastal Bend
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced registration is open for volunteers to sign up to participate in the Texas General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) program 2024 Winter Beach Cleanups at South Padre Island on Friday, February 2nd and the Coastal Bend on Saturday, February 3rd. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Darrell D. Collins. Born on June 16, 1968, SSGT Collins served from February 1989 to April 2005. SSGT Collins received the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service to our nation.U.S. Marine Veteran Darrell D. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Brazoria County Residents to Participate in Vessel Turn-In Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encourages Brazoria County residents to participate in the Brazoria County Vessel Turn-In Program that is occurring February 5-8, 2024 from 8 am to 5 pm. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's Increase of Home Loan Amount to $766,550
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $726,200 to $766,550."Working to expand opportunities and support for Texans Veterans is one of my top priorities as VLB Chairwoman," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More