Statement from Land Commissioner Buckingham on The Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States: Today is a historic and pivotal day for our state and country, I look forward to working with President Donald J. Trump. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Supports Golden-Cheeked Warbler Delisting Consideration from Endangered Species List
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is thrilled after scoring a major victory following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) decision to initiate the formal process to determine whether the Golden-Cheeked Warbler, a bird that breeds in Central Texas, should be delisted or downlisted from the Endangered Species Act list. Read More
GLO Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Statement on Hearing to Confirm Scott Turner as Secretary of HUD
Today the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs met to conduct a hearing on President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Turner to be the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Completion of Border Wall Paneling on Newly-Acquired GLO Land in Starr County
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the completion of the border wall paneling on the General Land Office’s (GLO) newly-acquired 1,402-acre ranch along the Rio Grande at Starr County's border with Mexico. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Receives Overwhelming Support from Veterans Cemetery Coalition of East Texas for Future Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Veterans Cemetery Coalition of East Texas delivered over 4,500 petition signatures supporting a future Texas State Veterans Cemetery in that area. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Launch of a Redesigned GLO Website with Enhanced Features and Security
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce the launch of the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) new and improved website. GLO's website has been redesigned to be a modernized and user-friendly platform for Texans to access GLO's vital information and services. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Celebrates a Triumphant Year and Plans for Continued Success in 2025
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to share the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) most impactful accomplishments during her second year leading this important state agency that touches the lives of Texans every single day. Read More
Veterans Land Board Recognizes Top Lenders and Loan Officers of 2024
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program's top lenders and loan officers of 2024. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham, State of Texas Victorious in Blocking Biden Administration from Disposing of Border Wall Materials
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced a major victory for border security after United States District Judge Drew B. Tipton signed an order blocking the Biden Administration from disposing of border wall materials before February 1, 2025. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Urges U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Defense to Help Bring Home Remains of War Hero Who Served in World War II and Korea
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., sent a letter to the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and other key leaders calling for a joint investigation by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense to locate and return the remains of World War II and Korean War Veteran Lieutenant Colonel George A. Davis, Jr. Read More