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We help make Texas the greatest state to live, work, and raise a family.

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DAWN BUCKINGHAM, M.D.

Dr. Buckingham is the American Dream personified. She’s a ninth-generation Texan, loving mom, successful surgeon, business owner, avid hunter, and former volunteer firefighter. Above all else, she’s fiercely Texan with a pioneering spirit. She can do it all, and she’s doing it all for Texas.

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Key Initiatives

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Oil and Gas

Oil and gas play a Texas-sized role in our prosperity and energy independence. The GLO remains committed to global oil and gas leadership for the betterment of all Texans.

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Funding Education and Veterans Programs

Our support for education and Veterans is second to none. Funding our public schools and our Veterans is a key priority to ensure a bright future.

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Securing the Border

A secure border protects public safety, property rights, and livelihoods. We work tirelessly to support border security.