Texas General Land Office

The City of Mission recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for the La Cuchilla Drainage Project, funded with nearly $1 million from the Texas General Land Office. “The Texas GLO is proud to partner with communities like @CityOfMissionTX to strengthen infrastructure and help protect families, homes, and businesses from the impacts of severe weather. By improving drainage and adding stormwater detention capacity, projects like La Cuchilla can help local leaders address flooding concerns and better prepare neighborhoods for future storms. These investments reflect our commitment to building stronger, more resilient Texas communities.” - Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.

This week, nine islands in the Rio Grande River have been recognized as Texas land. These border islands met standards for Texas ownership based on their orientation to the river's center line. The GLO will continue working with @TXMilitary and @TxDPS to ensure Texas maintains complete operational security of our border.

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., spoke with @DavidPollackUSA on @OANN about nine border islands that the Texas General Land Office recently claimed as Texas properties. The GLO will be working alongside our federal and state partners to ensure that these islands are safe, well protected, and free of any and all illegal activity.

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., recently announced that nine islands along the Rio Grande River have been declared state land. The 66 acres were previously undeclared and are now officially a part of Texas. Declaring these lands will allow federal and state law enforcement to enter the areas. The GLO will be working with the @TxDPS and the Texas Military Department to ensure no criminal activity is taking place on these border islands.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the IRS has approved federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 62 Texas counties affected by July’s severe storms and flooding. Qualifying taxpayers now have until February 1, 2027, to file and pay certain federal taxes. For more information, visit: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…

After Hurricane Beryl devastated their Coldspring neighborhood, the Reese brothers—Herman, Leon, and Arthur—faced the challenge of rebuilding their lives. Leon and Arthur received their homes first, and now Herman and his family have received the keys to their beautiful new home as well! Was your home damaged by the 2024 disasters? Home rebuilding and repair reimbursement assistance is still available, but not for long! Learn more and apply at recovery.texas.gov/apply.

Big win for the State of Texas! 🙌 Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was proud to announce yesterday that the Texas General Land Office has identified nine islands along the Rio Grande that now belong to Texas. Totaling about 66 acres, these islands now fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Texas, which will grant federal and state law enforcement the authorization to protect and clear these lands of any illegal activity. Thank you to @DailyCaller for highlighting the GLO's efforts to keep all of our communities safe along the Texas-Mexico border! Read the full article here: dailycaller.com/2026/10/27/t…

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was joined by VLB Chairs, Board Members, Executive Secretaries and former Land Commissioners to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the @TexasVLB. Since 1946, the VLB has been assisting Veterans through home and land loan programs, long-term care facilities, high-quality state Veterans cemeteries, and more. During our meeting, the board presented a special resolution commemorating this memorable event and the amazing work we do to support Veterans, Military Members, and their families. "As VLB Chairwoman, it is an honor to recognize the dedication of every VLB staff member as we mark this incredible milestone. I thank the former Land Commissioners and VLB Chairs, Board Members, and Executive Secretaries who joined me to celebrate our legacy of service as the VLB continues to shape the future of Veterans care." - Commissioner Buckingham Read more: glo.texas.gov/about-glo/pres…

On National First Responders Day, the GLO is proud to honor all the courageous heroes who risk their lives every single day to save others. We can never thank you enough for your bravery and sacrifice and for always stepping up to keep our communities safe. 🇺🇸

✅ Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., just made Texas even bigger! She spoke with @NewsNation about nine islands in the Rio Grande River, covering about 66 acres, that the Texas General Land Office has just identified and designated as Texas land. This declaration will allow federal and state law enforcement officials to investigate these islands to ensure no illegal activity is taking place. As part of the final pillar of our Texas Engine initiative, Protect It, this announcement reaffirms the GLO's commitment to safeguarding Texas land, supporting law enforcement, and protecting the resources and infrastructure essential to our state’s security. Read the full article here: newsnationnow.com/us-news/so…

🚨 Breaking News: Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., just announced that the GLO has identified nine islands along the Texas-Mexico border as property belonging to the State of Texas. This determination by the GLO confirms that these islands, totaling roughly 66 acres, are state-owned land and ensures that they can be appropriately accessed, monitored, and protected by @TxDPS and @TXMilitary. “Now that the GLO has confirmed these nine islands belong to the State of Texas, we are notifying our law enforcement partners so that they can gain access to these state-owned properties to patrol, inspect and clear them of any illegal activity they may encounter, consistent with the law. Texas land will never become a safe haven for cartels, human traffickers, smugglers, or other criminal organizations.” - Commissioner Buckingham Read more: glo.texas.gov/about-glo/pres…

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., spoke at the 2026 Eanes Legends Luncheon last week, where she was honored as a Distinguished Alumni by Eanes ISD. As a Westlake alumna, she's proud to represent the Westlake community as the first woman elected Texas Land Commissioner, who's leading the GLO on our mission to make Texas a stronger, more independent state.

Building a Stronger, More Resilient @TarrantCountyTX! Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., joined Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare and local leaders in Fort Worth to celebrate a $9,910,600 disaster recovery grant through the Texas General Land Office's 2021 Winter Storms Disaster Recovery Program. These improvements will help maintain essential government operations and public services during prolonged power outages, ensuring Tarrant County is better equipped to serve residents when future emergencies arise. Learn more about the GLO's disaster recovery efforts at: glo.texas.gov/disaster-recov…

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., sat down with @debbiecanwetalk on the "America, Can We Talk?" podcast to explain the GLO's newest initiative: "The Texas Engine: Fueled, Fed, and Fortified." Through five interconnected pillars, this plan highlights how the GLO is delivering on dependable and dispatchable energy, strengthening American manufacturing, and protecting Texas's land, water, and critical resources to keep our state and country strong. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=a-iosbs-…

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., recently spoke on the @SaraGonzalesTX Unfiltered podcast about how the GLO is developing a mine-to-magnets program using rare earth minerals that will allow Texas to gain elemental independence. She elaborated on the many uses of these minerals and how they are vital for our everyday lives. The mine-to-magnet project will eliminate foreign reliance and bolster our state and national economy! Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=iuTThikn…

This week, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., spoke at the groundbreaking event for the Ranger 35 Commerce Center in Waxahachie. The Ranger 35 project emphasizes the latest pillar in our "The Texas Engine: Fueled, Fed, and Fortified" initiative, Build It, which is all about leveraging Texas resources to strengthen American manufacturing and create new economic opportunities right here at home. The GLO is excited to partner with Hillwood on this huge project to support the local community and drive economic growth across Texas!