Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2023 Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. announced the start of the 2023 Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament, a bracket-style competition that coincides with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, March Madness. The Texas-style March Madness tournament “tips-off” on Texas Independence Day and concludes shortly after Texas History Month. “The Top Texan Tournament offers everyone the chance to engage with our state’s rich history in a unique and exciting way,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***On Wednesday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m.sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice James E. Bridgford. Born on April 15, 1949, Seaman Apprentice Bridgford served from December 1966 to April 1970. Seaman Apprentice Bridgford received the National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star. Seaman Apprentice Bridgford is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board’s Increase of Home Loan Amount to $726,200
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham shared that the Veterans Land Board (VLB) has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $647,200 to $726,200. “In 2022, the VLB assisted over 1,760 Veterans and their families with purchasing a home,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “The VLB’s home loan increase will expand not only the home buying opportunities for Veterans and their families, but also help even more families achieve their own American dream. Read More
Texas GLO Posts Harris County’s Requested Amendment to $57.8 Million Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Action Plan for Public Comment
AUSTIN —Today, at the request of Harris County, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 6 to the Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for $57.8 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for a federally required 14-day public comment period. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VA Grant of $9.5 Million to Establish a New Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock
AUSTIN - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to award the Texas General Land Office (GLO) a grant totaling up to $9.5 million for the establishment of a new Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. Read More
Save the date: Sign Up for the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup
Today, Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. reminds all interested volunteers to sign up for the 2023 Texas Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) Coastwide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 22nd at 23 locations across the Texas coast, from Port Arthur to Boca Chica Beach. “The stewardship of Texas beaches and our coastal communities is a responsibility I cherish and a duty many Texans feel called to fulfill,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Meets with Harris County and City of Houston Leaders to Discuss Future of Disaster Recovery Funding and How to Best Serve Houstonians
AUSTIN – Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., continues her proactive outreach to elected members of Harris County, City of Houston, and the Texas Legislature regarding the Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery mission. Additionally, the Commissioner appeared before a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, to further discuss the state’s disaster recovery efforts as well as other Texas General Land Office (GLO) priorities. Read More
Funds to improve street, water and drainage facilities approved in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties
AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $12,510,997 in disaster recovery funds for 13 federally eligible infrastructure projects to help Texas communities recover from the 2018 South Texas Floods. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Results of the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that over 400 volunteers participated in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups and removed of total of 12,922 pounds of trash from seven sites during the two-day event on South Padre and across the Coastal Bend. “It is truly inspiring to see hundreds of volunteers take time out of their weekend to help give back to Texas beaches,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Preserving our state’s coastline for future generations of Texans and their families to enjoy is paramount. Read More
Save the Date: Sign Up for the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
AUSTIN—Today, Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. reminds all interested volunteers to sign up for the 2023 Texas Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) Winter Cleanups on Friday, February 3rd at South Padre Island and Saturday, February 4th at five locations across the Coastal Bend Area. “The responsible stewardship of Texas’ land is one of GLO’s top priorities, and the Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups provide us with an excellent opportunity to care for our coastline,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More