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Press Releases

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Applauds Change of Leadership at Houston Housing and Community Development Department

Today Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement in reaction to the announcement by Houston Mayor John Whitmire to appoint Mike Nichols as director of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department:"Today Mayor Whitmire announced a welcome change of leadership that will bring a renewed energy to the Houston Housing and Community Development Department. It sends a clear message that productivity and accountability are his priorities. Read More


Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Applauds Change of Leadership at Houston Housing and Community Development Department

Today Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement in reaction to the announcement by Houston Mayor John Whitmire to appoint Mike Nichols as director of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department:"Today Mayor Whitmire announced a welcome change of leadership that will bring a renewed energy to the Houston Housing and Community Development Department. It sends a clear message that productivity and accountability are his priorities. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces New Installment of VLB Continued Service Series

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas State Representative Carl Tepper.The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB started this initiative with the goal of highlighting members of the Texas Legislature who are Veterans of the Armed Forces. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Partnership with Texas Veterans Network

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB is partnering with the Texas Veterans Network (TVN), powered by Combined Arms. Through this partnership, VLB will connect even more Veterans, Service Members, and their families with state benefits."Here at the VLB, it is our mission to provide Veterans, Service Members, and their families with the best package of benefits in the country," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Outpouring of Support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' Program

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. applauds the incredible outpouring of support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' program from across Texas and the nation. Read More


William B. Travis Letter Returns to the Alamo From February 23 - March 24, 2024

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World" and passionately pleaded for aid for the Alamo garrison.This incredible piece of Texan and American history will be displayed at the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center from February 23 through March 24, 2024. Read More


Regional Director for the S. TX Region of DPS, Victor Escalon and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.

Commissioner Buckingham Holds Press Conference on the Success of Operation Flat Top and Agreement with Texas DPS

On Monday, February 12th, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. held a press conference with Regional Director for the South Texas Region of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Victor Escalon, and Brigadier General Tanya Trout of the Texas Military Department (TMD). Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces Results of Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces Winners of the 2023 Oil Spill and Prevention and Response Act Award

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that International Shipbreaking Limited (ISL) and General Land Office (GLO) Geospatial Technology Services (GTS) are the winners of the 2023 Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act (OSPRA) Award.For 25 years, the OSPRA Award has been presented by the GLO Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program to recognize individuals and organizations for their contribution to keeping Texas coastal water clean and oil free. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board Continued Service Series

Today, Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Read More