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Land Commissioner Buckingham Receives Overwhelming Support from Veterans Cemetery Coalition of East Texas  for Future Texas State Veterans Cemetery

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


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Land Commissioner Buckingham Kicks Off 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is thrilled to kick off the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program. Read More


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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's Increase of Home Loan Amount to $806,500

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 $766,550 to $806,500. Read More


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Voices of Veterans: Corporal Ed Hark Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marine Corps

The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Corporal Ed Hark, who served in the United States Marine Corps. 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


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


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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


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Voices of Veterans: Electronics Mate 3rd Class Joe Higham Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy During WWII

The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Electronics Mate 3rd Class Joe Higham who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Read More


Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $17.9 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects

Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $17,920,246 in regional mitigation funds to improve roads, water detention, drainage, and sewer systems. Read More