AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Summer Internship Program, a paid full-time, in-person program running from June 1 through July 31, 2026.
"As Land Commissioner, a mom, 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. "The GLO's Summer Internship Program provides students with a critical part of their education—gaining real-life work experience by teaching professional skills that will be critical for their future careers. We are looking forward to an exciting summer of training and educating our future generation!"
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham with the GLO's 2025 Summer Interns
The following departments will be seeking qualified interns this summer:
- Audit and Compliance
- Information Security
- Veterans Land Board
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Surveying Services
- Energy Resources
- Heritage
- Financial Management
- Information Technology Services
Selected interns will work five days per week onsite in downtown Austin and are embedded within a single department for the duration of the program, allowing for sustained contribution and meaningful engagement with departmental operations.
The program culminates in a capstone project that reflects interns’ learning, contributions, and overall experience. Interns will formally present their projects to department leadership, with attendance open to the full agency, promoting knowledge-sharing and cross-departmental visibility.
The program also includes a guided tour of the GLO's archives and records, and the Texas State Capitol as part of the interns' broader exposure to Texas history and public service.
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About the GLO
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is the oldest agency in the state, established in 1836 by the newly formed Republic of Texas Congress. Back then, the GLO’s primary charge was to collect and keep records, provide maps and surveys, issue titles, and manage the settlement of state lands.
Agency Mission
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) improves the lives of every Texan by preserving our state’s history, restoring and operating the Alamo, maximizing the revenue from our state lands to help fund Texas public education, safeguarding our coast, supporting communities impacted by disasters, and providing essential services to Veterans.
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' 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.