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 Awards More Than $84 Million for Projects Across 14 Texas Coastal Counties
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has awarded 14 coastal counties with approximately $84.6 million for improvement projects through its Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 31 and Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) program Cycle 14.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Completion of the Beach Nourishment Project on West Galveston Beach
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project is complete. The project was done through a partnership between the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the City of Galveston, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (UACE).
Read MoreLand Commissioner Buckingham Shares Results of the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to share the success of the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups in the Coastal Bend and South Padre Island.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). During the free three-day derelict vessel turn-in event on January 18, 20 and 21, 2026, Galveston County residents relinquished 28 boats totaling over 470 linear feet and 250 gallons of oil and fuel that was safely removed and disposed of. In addition, three batteries and two fire extinguishers were also safely removed.
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Commissioner Buckingham Awards Funding to Armand Bayou Nature Center for Habitat Restoration Efforts
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was pleased to present a check of $767,396 to the Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC). Awarded Cycle 31 funding from the Coastal Management Program (CMP) and Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA), the ABNC will use this critical capital to restore approximately 100 acres of endangered coastal habitat, mainly on the Taylor Bayou portion of the preserve, which has been overrun with invasive grassy and woody species.
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Commissioner Buckingham Invites Public to Participate in the Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island, Coastal Bend
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encouraged volunteers to sign up and participate in the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach 2026 Winter Beach Cleanups: Friday, February 6, 2026, on South Padre Island and Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the Coastal Bend.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Calls for Submissions to 30th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages students across the Lone Star State to participate in the 30th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Partnership with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for Stabilization and Nourishment Project at Sargent Beach
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that the federal Sargent Beach Stabilization and Beach Nourishment project, led by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the GLO, Matagorda County, and the Port of Bay City Authority, recently awarded a construction contract to Orion Government Services, LLC. This critical development means this highly anticipated and much needed project is one step closer to starting.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Galveston County Residents to Participate in a Free Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Galveston County residents to reserve their spot for the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) to properly disposed of their unwanted vessels through the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and Galveston County.
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