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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Celebrates Completion of $6 Million Improvement Project in Freeport Funded by the Texas General Land Office

Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) joined local leaders and community members to celebrate the completion of critical infrastructure improvements at the City of Freeport Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

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Texas GLO Announces 2024 Disasters Affordable Rental Program Application to Open March 10th

Informational webinar to be held on March 10th at 10 am

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Texas GLO Announces Application for $97 Million in Infrastructure Projects for 2024 Disasters Opens Feb. 19

Informational webinar to be held on Feb. 18 for potential applicants

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HUD Officially Clears GLO of False Politically Motivated Discrimination Allegations

Thorough investigation into claims and review of facts leads to determination that allegations were baseless and dismissal of all findings of discrimination

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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Texas GLO Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of City of Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., today joined local leaders in Buffalo, Texas, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the City of Buffalo’s improved Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Texas GLO Celebrates Completion of All Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Housing Programs

More than 13,500 Texas homeowners benefited from city, county, and state efforts

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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $13 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office approved $13,446,650in regional mitigation funds to improve critical infrastructure, including roads, drainage, sewer systems, and water detention.

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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $9.6 Million in Newly Approved Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) Projects

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office approved $9,636,364 in Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program funds for flood prevention improvements and fire hydrant replacement projects...

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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $12 Million in Newly Approved Mitigation and Infrastructure Projects

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved new funding for Regional Mitigation Program (RMP) and Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) grants totaling more than $12 million.

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ICYMI: Texas A&M Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas Launches GLO Funded Disaster Support Portal

Today Texas A&M University’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) announced the official launch of the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS), a centralized, interactive platform that helps Texas better prepare for, respond to ...

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