Commissioner Buckingham, General Land Office Partner in Successful Removal of Shrimp Boat 'Buccaneer' from Crystal Beach
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, Galveston County Office of Emergency Management, U.S. Coast Guard, and the vessel owner of the Buccaneer saw the successful release of this 56’ shrimp boat from its grounding place on Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula, where this vessel ran aground on May 14, 2026. No injuries were reported when the incident occurred.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham, County Commissioner Garcia Hold Successful Derelict Vessel Removal Event in Harris County
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce a partnership between the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia's Office for the removal of an abandoned, derelict sailboat, a 24-foot fiberglass recreational vessel.
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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Chambers County Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Chambers County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP).
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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the San Patricio County Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the San Patricio County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP).
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Highlights GLO's Texas Beach Watch Program Ahead of 2026 Beach Season
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Texans to utilize the General Land Office’s (GLO) Texas Beach Watch website to stay informed about beach water quality during the 2026 beach season.
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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Orange County Vessel Turn-In Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Orange County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP).
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Commissioner Buckingham, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Announces Beginning of Sargent Beach Stabilization and Nourishment Project
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is happy to announce the beginning of the long-awaited federal Sargent Beach Stabilization and Beach Nourishment project led by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Matagorda County.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Chambers County Residents to Participate in Free Vessel Turn-In Event
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Chambers County residents to help keep the Texas Coast clean by participating in the Chambers County Vessel Turn-In Program.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages San Patricio County Residents to Participate in Free Vessel Turn-In Event
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages San Patricio County residents to help keep the Texas Coast clean by participating in the San Patricio County Vessel Turn-In Program.
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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Brazoria County Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Brazoria County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). During the free four-day vessel turn-in event April 6-9, 2026, Brazoria County residents relinquished 74 boats totaling over 1,280 linear feet. There were also 22 trailers relinquished and disposed of properly.
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