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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Brazoria County Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Brazoria County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). During the free four-day vessel turn-in event April 6-9, 2026, Brazoria County residents relinquished 74 boats totaling over 1,280 linear feet. There were also 22 trailers relinquished and disposed of properly.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Orange County Residents to Participate in Free Vessel Turn-In Event
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Orange County residents to help keep the Texas Coast clean by participating in the Orange County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) on May 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Commissioner Buckingham Celebrates 48,952 Pounds of Trash Cleaned at 40th Annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Coastwide Cleanup
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to share the success of the 40th Annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup, which took place across the Texas Coast on Saturday.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the 2026 Texas Coastal Roundup in Galveston
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to share the success of the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2026 Texas Coastal Roundup at East Beach (R.A. Apffel Park) in Galveston on Saturday, April 18.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend the 2026 Texas Coastal Roundup in Galveston
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. invites families and Texans across the state to the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2026 Coastal Roundup in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Sign Up for the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Spring Coastwide Cleanup
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Texans to sign up to participate in the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 21 locations on beautiful Texas beaches from Sea Rim State Park to Boca Chica.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend the 2026 Texas Coastal Roundup in Galveston
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. invites families and Texans across the state to the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2026 Coastal Roundup in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Brazoria County Residents to Participate in Free Vessel Turn-In Event
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Brazoria County residents to help keep the Texas Coast clean by participating in the Brazoria County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) on April 6-9, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Awards Over $13 Million for Texas Shoreline Protection Projects in Multiple Counties
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has awarded approximately $13.15 million to Ducks Unlimited Inc. through its Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) program Cycle 14.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Awards Over $39 Million for Coastal Preservation and Fortification Projects
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has awarded approximately $39.06 million to coastal improvement projects in Texas’ Upper Gulf Coast Region through its Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 31 and Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) program Cycle 14.
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