Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board's 'Valentines for Veterans' Campaign
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is encouraging Texans to participate in the VLB's campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas' nine State Veterans Homes. Read More
Join Us for the South Texas Veterans Benefits Fair Hosted By the Veterans Land Board and the Texas Veterans Commission
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., invites the media to attend the South Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Edinburg, TX, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Private First Class Johnnie Marino Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Private First Class (PFC) Johnnie Marino who served in the U.S. Army. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Receives Overwhelming Support from Veterans Cemetery Coalition of East Texas for Future Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Veterans Cemetery Coalition of East Texas delivered over 4,500 petition signatures supporting a future Texas State Veterans Cemetery in that area. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's Increase of Home Loan Amount to $806,500
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $766,550 to $806,500. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Corporal Ed Hark Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marine Corps
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Corporal Ed Hark, who served in the United States Marine Corps. Read More
Veterans Land Board Recognizes Top Lenders and Loan Officers of 2024
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program's top lenders and loan officers of 2024. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Electronics Mate 3rd Class Joe Higham Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy During WWII
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Electronics Mate 3rd Class Joe Higham who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Read More
Voices of Veterans: PFC Alan Pilot Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army During WWII
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of PFC Alan Pilot who served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Urges U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Defense to Help Bring Home Remains of War Hero Who Served in World War II and Korea
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., sent a letter to the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and other key leaders calling for a joint investigation by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense to locate and return the remains of World War II and Korean War Veteran Lieutenant Colonel George A. Davis, Jr. Read More