27th Annual “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest
AUSTIN—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. kicked off the 27th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest, which is facilitated through the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program. All Texas students, public, private, and homeschooled, in kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to send in their masterpieces. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and should depict why the Texas coast is important or special to the student. Read More
Four-Day Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event: Brazoria County
BRAZORIA COUNTY—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Brazoria County, and the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association to provide the residents of Brazoria County with a free event to dispose of inoperable vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) will take place February 6-9 from 8 am to 5 pm. Read More
Texas General Land Office Files Complaint Against New Definition of WOTUS Rule
Texas General Land Office Files Complaint Against New Definition of WOTUS RuleGLO joins fight against federal overreach into states’ traditional authority over land and water resources AUSTIN—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Read More
U.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday
U.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday EL PASO— Today, Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. called on the El Paso community to show support for one of our courageous Veterans, Vietnam and Korean War Veteran Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Cecelia B. McKenzie, who turns 100 on January 27th. LTC McKenzie—a resident at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in El Paso—has requested at least 100 birthday cards for this incredible milestone.LTC McKenzie served in the U.S. Read More
Dr. Dawn Buckingham Makes History as First Woman Sworn into Texas’ Oldest Agency
Today, Dr. Dawn Buckingham was sworn in as the 29th Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), making history as the first woman to hold this office in Texas. Commissioner Buckingham was issued the oath of office at the Texas State Capitol by the Honorable Judge Melissa Goodwin of the Third District Court of Appeals, Place 4. After the formal ceremony, Commissioner Buckingham spoke to all in attendance, including family, friends, supporters, as well as hundreds of Texans from every corner of this great state. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush Announces the Winners and Finalists of the 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. Fourth- and seventh-grade students from across Texas answered the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?”"I am continuously inspired by the insight of these young Texans, having read their essays and seen their passion for Texas history”, said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Texas GLO Reopens Homeowner Assistance And Reimbursement Programs in the RGV
Texas GLO Reopens Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs in the RGVGLO encourages homeowners impacted by 2018 & 2019 flooding disasters to review document checklist, apply now AUSTIN — Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) officially reopened the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy. Through HARP, the GLO is focused on rebuilding homes damaged in 2018 and 2019 flooding disasters through repair or reconstruction of owner-occupied single-family homes. Read More
Texas GLO Reabre los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso para Propietarios de Viviendas en el RGV
Texas GLO Reabre los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso para Propietarios de Viviendas en el RGVGLO alienta a los propietarios de viviendas afectados por los desastres de inundaciones de 2018 y 2019 a revisar la lista de verificación de documentos, aplica ahora AUSTIN Hoy, el Texas General Land Office (GLO, por sus siglas en inglés) reabrió oficialmente la solicitud para los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso para Propietarios (HARP, por sus siglas en inglés) en los condados de Cameron, Hidalgo y Willacy en el Valle del Río Grande. Read More
Texas GLO's Don't Ignore Campaign Wins Lone Star EMMY®
The Texas General Land Office (GLO), in collaboration with 1820 Productions and Proscalar, created an incredibly captivating commercial to promote flood insurance among Texas homeowners and renters. Read More
Texas General Land Office and 1820 Productions Collaboration Nominated for Lone Star EMMY®
The Texas General Land Office (GLO), in collaboration with 1820 Productions, created an incredibly captivating video to promote flood insurance among Texas homeowners and renters. Read More