AUSTIN, Texas— Today, 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.
Learn more about this unique opportunity by clicking on the image below to watch Commissioner Buckingham’s special video:
The Texas Coastal Roundup will take place at East Beach, also known as R.A. Apffel Park, in Galveston and is a free, family-friendly event that will showcase the work the GLO, area organizations, and other state and federal agencies do to protect the Texas coast. Attendees will get to interact with ocean critters, see interactive exhibits and demonstrations, and pick up tons of free educational swag. There will also be a kid zone, door prize drawings, face painters, and food trucks. Free and paid parking is available onsite.
2026 Texas Coastal Roundup:
Who: Texas General Land Office and collaborative coastal and wildlife organizations
What: A free, family-friendly event to learn more about how our state cares for our beautiful coastline
When: April 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: East Beach (R.A. Apffel Park)
1923 Apfell Road
Galveston, TX 77550
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Media interested in joining us and covering this event, please RSVP by clicking the button below no later than Friday, April 17 by 5:00 p.m, so we can help you coordinate for interviews and b-roll.
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.