Coast

Jan 30
2025

Commissioner Buckingham Announces Completion of Texas’s Largest Beach Nourishment Project

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce the recent completion of the largest beach nourishment project in Texas – the McFaddin Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration Project Phase II, which encompasses 14.5 miles of restored dunes and beaches.

Jan 10
2025

Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Sign Up for the 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups in South Texas

Registration is open for volunteers to sign up to participate in the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach 2025 Winter Beach Cleanups: February 7th on South Padre Island and February 8th in the Coastal Bend.

Jan 7
2025

Land Commissioner Buckingham Kicks Off 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is thrilled to kick off the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.

Dec 16
2024

Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Galveston County Residents to Participate in Free Vessel Turn-In Event

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is encouraging Galveston County residents to help keep the Texas coast clean by participating in the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP), which is made available by reservation only.