VLB Chairwoman Buckingham Announces Texas State Veterans Cemeteries Partnership Grant with Texas State University To Collect Veteran Stories
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce that Texas State University (TXST), in partnership with the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC), has been awarded a $344,015 grant as part of the Veterans Legacy Program (VLP), a project honoring American Veterans and service members by sharing their stories to help preserve their legacy."As Land Commissioner and VLB Chairwoman, I am thrilled Texas State University has received this grant from the Veterans Legacy Program," said Commissioner Buckingham.
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General Land Office and Texas Public Policy Foundation Score Major Victory Against Biden Administration
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Western District of Texas ruled in favor of the Texas General Land Office ("GLO"), determining the Biden Administration misapplied the law — for the second straight time—to deny the Texas Public Policy Foundation ("TPPF")'s petition to delist the golden-cheeked warbler.The golden-cheeked warbler is a beautiful songbird that nests entirely in the state of Texas. Although the U.S.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale in October
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Veterans-only land sale is now open for bidding.Five tracks in four counties, totaling over 10.5 acres, are available for purchase to Veterans and Military Members with minimum bid amounts listed.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Design Work on Coastal Texas Project
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for design work on the Coastal Texas Project's Coastwide Ecosystem Restoration measures and the Coastal Storm Risk Management measure on South Padre Island.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's TREC Continuing Education Course
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to highlight that the VLB's Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to REALTORS.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces Two Texas State Veterans Homes Received the Commitment to Quality Bronze Award
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring and the Frank M. Tejeda TSVH in Floresville received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Commitment to Quality Bronze Award.
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Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Unveil P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the New Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to unveil the P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Read MoreTexas Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Appointment of Chief Clerk, Jennifer Jones, and Deputy Chief Clerk, Adrian Piloto
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the appointment of Jennifer Jones as the new Chief Clerk of the General Land Office (GLO) and Adrian Piloto as the new Deputy Chief Clerk for the Agency.After nearly two decades of service, Chief Clerk Mark Havens announced earlier this month, his plans to depart the Agency and continue his career as an attorney in the private sector."First of all, I would like to thank Mark Havens for his diligent work at the GLO. With over 18 years of knowledge at this Agency, his steady voice and guidance has been greatly appreciated.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Success of GLO’s 2024 Texas Coastal Roundup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Texas Coastal Roundup was a tremendous success for the Corpus Christi community and the many coastal organizations.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Pays Tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and Chairwoman of the Veterans Land Board Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to deliver remarks on Memorial Day at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.“It is an honor to pay tribute on the hallowed ground of the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery to the brave men and woman who sacrificed all for the freedoms we enjoy today,” said Commissioner Buckingham.
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