AUSTIN, Texas— 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. In total, the residents at VLB's 10 Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH) received more than 17,000 Valentine's Day cards.
"As Chairwoman of the VLB, caring for the men and women who served our great nation is one of my most crucial responsibilities," said Commissioner Buckingham. "Since the program began in 2021, VLB's Texas State Veterans Homes have received over 77,000 Valentine's cards and letters from Texans and people across the country. I am proud of the continual outpouring of love from our tremendous communities throughout Texas that have helped show our Veterans how much they are thought of and loved."
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring, Texas
“On behalf of the Veterans Land Board and staff I am deeply grateful to the thousands of Texans who sent more than 17,000 Valentine’s cards to residents across our 10 Texas State Veterans Homes," said Tony Dale, the Executive Secretary of the VLB. "Your kindness honors our Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents, lifts spirits, and reaffirms Texas’ enduring respect for those who served our nation—thank you for standing with our heroes."
Both the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler, Texas, and the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring, Texas received 3,000 cards for Valentine's Day.
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas
The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas received more than 2,500 cards for Valentine's Day, while the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, Texas received an astounding 4,050 Valentines.
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso, Texas
In total, each TSVH home received an outpouring of support this Valentine's Day from appreciative Texans. The counts for our distinguished long-term homes are listed below:
Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home (Amarillo)
550 Valentines
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (Big Spring)
3,000 Valentines
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home (Bonham)
2,500 Valentines
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home (El Paso)
1,200 Valentines
Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home (Floresville)
550 Valentines
The Tuskegee Airmen State Veterans Cemetery (Fort Worth)
1,000 Valentines
Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home (Houston)
500 Valentines
Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home (McAllen)
800 Valentines
William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home (Temple)
4,050 Valentines
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home (Tyler)
3,000 Valentines
Click the button below to view more photos from VLB's 2026 Valentines for Vets program:
2026 Valentines for Vets Gallery
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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.