Commissioner Buckingham Releases Statement on Permanent School Fund Corporation’s New CEO
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) Corporation Board Member Dawn Buckingham, M.D. released the following statement on the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation Board naming Bob Borden as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO):“First of all, I would like to thank the members of the PSF Corporation board for their commitment to public education in the state of Texas. I have long said that educating our children is the most important thing we do.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Highlights the GLO Summer Internship Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. highlights the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Summer Internship Program and the incredible opportunities for real-life work experience this program offers GLO's summer interns, including our amazing 2023 participants."As Land Commissioner, a mother, and a steward of Texas' precious School Fund, I believe to my core that high-quality education is an essential building block of our state's strong foundation," said Commissioner Buckingham.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Takes Steps to Secure Border and Authorizes Texas Law Enforcement Access to Fronton Island on the Rio Grande
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. authorized the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Rangers access to Fronton Island in the Rio Grande in Starr County, Texas, for the purpose of policing and patrolling.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Opposes Biden Administration Attempt to Stifle Texas Oil and Gas Industry by Altering Status of Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the General Land Office (GLO) has submitted comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding the listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (DSL) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Secures $10 Billion for Texas Students with Historic State Land Carbon Capture and Storage Leases
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and the School Land Board (SLB) awarded six carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) leases that will generate over $130 million in signing bonus payments for the Permanent School Fund (PSF), a constitutionally created fund that helps support public education.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces Opposition to Biden Administration’s Proposed Changes to Endangered Species Act
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the General Land Office (GLO) has submitted comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the potential economic impact of the Biden Administration’s proposed rule changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA).“Unfortunately, the Biden Administration is turning the Endangered Species Act into a political tool to push an agenda rather than ensuring true conservation efforts are implemented.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces Historic Workforce Housing Redevelopment of Hobby Building
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the General Land Office's (GLO) historic undertaking to transform the Hobby Building into substantial workforce housing. Commissioner Buckingham was joined by Austin Mayor Kirk Watson as she presented the GLO's solicitation for this momentous endeavor.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces Britt Harris as Acting CEO of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Permanent School Fund Board Member Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation board of directors has appointed Britt Harris as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation (Texas PSF). Mr. Harris will serve in this role as Texas PSF searches across the nation for its next permanent CEO. His appointment became effective on July 5, 2023.“I have long said that educating our children is the most important thing we do.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Program's Limited-Edition T-shirt Sale
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the General Land Office's (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) program limited-edition, graphic T-shirts are now on sale.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Applauds Texas Legislature's $400 Million in Funding for the Alamo Plan
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to celebrate the passage of a $400 million funding allocation for the historic Alamo Plan, which was included in the state's budget Governor Greg Abbott signed on Sunday.
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