🚨 SAVE THE DATE: Join Commissioner Buckingham and the Texas General Land Office for our Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup on September 28, 2024, at 24 locations along the Texas coast! Learn more and register here: texasadoptabeach.org/volunteer/clea…

Guess what day it is!? It's #NationalGuacamoleDay! So grab yourself some chips and gauc and celebrate this delicious, creamy, chunky treat!

Today, Texas VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is honored to announce that the VLB Voices of Veterans Program is now part of the Texas Oral History Locator Database (TOLD) at Baylor University. TOLD's vast online database aims to identify and preserve the stories of our courageous

Extreme temperatures are expected ALL WEEK, Texas! 🥵 Remember: 🚫 Slow down and avoid strenuous activities More safety tips: recovery.texas.gov/preparedness. #ExtremeHeat

On #ConstitutionDay, the Texas General Land Office would like to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution 237 years ago. We're proud to acknowledge the document that continues to shape our country's history.

Yeehaw y'all! Today is international #CountryMusicDay 🤠 Let us know below what your favorite country music song is!

Are you ready to vote? Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! We encourage everyone to get #VoteReady, so don't forget to remind your friends and family!

Today, VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce that Texas State University will partner with the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) to share the stories of Veterans who are interred in one of our four Veterans Cemeteries. This partnership will allow the Texas VLB to

With elevated wildfire risks across Texas, remember these tips: 🔥 NEVER park your car on dry grass 🔥 NEVER play with matches or lighters 🔥 Keep a fire extinguisher handy when doing lawn work More tips: recovery.texas.gov/preparedness. #WildfireSafety

On September 18, we recognize the official birthdate of the Air National Guard as a reserve component of the U.S. Air Force. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our nation's skies. #AirNationalGuard

Abandoned oil and gas wells in Trinity Bay pose a serious threat to water quality and public safety. However, the Texas General Land Office is working hard to address this problem. Commissioner Buckingham has allocated $10 million from the GLO's Surface Damage Account to the Railroad Commission of Texas to help plug

Come join Texas Adopt-A-Beach and the Texas General Land Office for our Fall Coastwide Cleanup on Saturday, September 28th! We need volunteers to help us pick up trash at 24 sites along the Texas coast, including Boca Chica Beach! Special thanks to Cameron County and SpaceX for partnering with us on

Ahoy mateys! Put on your eye patches and channel your inner Jack Sparrow because it's #InternationalTalkLikeAPirateDay! 🏴‍☠️

Thank you to all of the speakers, sponsors, and guests who made our 2024 Save Texas History Symposium a great success!   We were thrilled to provide our audience with a glimpse of the future of Texas history. Save Texas History is committed to deepening our connections with students

Texas, NOW is the time to prepare for all types of disasters. Remember: 🌊 Know what kind of disasters and emergencies are most common where you live ⚠️ Create your emergency communications plan 🚨 Sign up for emergency alerts More preparedness tips: recovery.texas.gov/preparedness.

Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. We would like to honor and remember those who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). #POW #MIA

Today, Texas General Land Office Chief Clerk Jennifer Jones addressed the TARC Annual Meeting Celebration of 50 Years of CDBG Funding. More than $5 billion in grant funds have been awarded through regional councils by the Texas General Land Office for locally prioritized housing and

The Texas General Land Office is proving why Texas is America's energy leader. Commissioner Buckingham recently spoke with John Solomon about the innovative ways that the GLO is helping our energy industry. Not only are we leading the way in carbon sequestration, but we're facilitating water

It's the start of #Oktoberfest! This two-week celebration begins today and extends to October 6th. We hope everyone enjoys the festivities and stays safe.