AUSTIN, Texas— Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., the VLB, Amarillo VA Healthcare System, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Veterans Network, and Bell Flight cordially invite you to attend the 2026 Panhandle Veterans Expo on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHAT: 2026 Panhandle Veterans Expo
WHO: The VLB, Amarillo VA Healthcare System, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Veterans Network, and Bell Flight
WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2026
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
WHERE: Amarillo Civic Center
South Exhibit Hall
401 S Buchanan St
Amarillo, TX 79101
This event will be an action-packed day for the entire family and is geared toward all military members, past or present, and will include:
- A Veterans Resource Fair with some of the best-in-class organizations for residents in the counties of Potter, Randall, and several other Panhandle counties.
- Information on the VLB's loan programs (land, home, and land auctions), Texas State Veterans Homes (long-term skilled care), and Texas State Veterans Cemeteries.
- Claims clinic to help you with your VA claims, PACT Act, and more.
- Lunch will be provided by Bell Helicopter and Heroes Homecare.
Veterans, please bring a copy of your DD214 for assistance with your VA Claims.
For additional details, please see the attached flier. Be sure to share this event on social media to help spread the word!
A VLB representative will be available to take interviews for live or pre-recorded morning, afternoon, or evening newscasts to discuss this worthwhile event.
Please send requests to media@glo.texas.gov, and we will be happy to set up an interview.
If you cannot attend the event, but would like to receive resources, please contact VLB Outreach Specialist Mallory Morris at mallory.morris@glo.texas.gov.
Click the button below to register for this free event:
2026 Panhandle Veterans Expo Registration
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas's 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.
