Today, Commissioner Buckingham is pleased to announce that a Final Listing Rule designating two Distinct Population Segments of the Lesser Prairie‑Chicken has been vacated. This retraction marks a significant victory over the Biden administration’s politically weaponized use of

August is National Water Quality Month! 🌊 The GLO is working 24/7 on everything from habitat restoration to beach renourishment to oil spill cleanups. However, it requires a Texas-sized effort to keep our state healthy and strong. Together, we can ensure that our Texas coast

Texans, stay cool this summer! 🥶 Remember: ⚠️ Know the signs of heat-related illnesses 💧 Stay hydrated 👕 Dress for the weather To learn more, visit recovery.texas.gov/preparedness. ✅ #ExtremeHeat

Commissioner Buckingham was honored to welcome Greg Pollock back to the Texas General Land Office while he was in town visiting! He's a longtime public servant with 35 years of state service, including 31 at the GLO. Greg previously served as Sr. Deputy Director for Coastal

Today, Commissioner Buckingham announced that the GLO approved $24 million in regional mitigation funds in Kendall County and the cities of Caldwell, Marion, and Victoria. ✅ “This investment is more than an upgrade to infrastructure—it’s a promise to protect homes, safeguard

Commissioner Buckingham was honored to be named an Honorary Citizen of Marion County during last week’s Commissioners Court meeting. With family roots in East Texas, she says visiting always feels like “coming home." ❤️

Summertime isn't over yet, Texas! ☀️⛱️ Remember: 🧴 Apply sun protection 💧 Stay hydrated 🍉 Eat fruit with high water content To learn more, visit recovery.texas.gov/preparedness. ✅ #ExtremeHeat

Today is the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. Our hearts go out to all of the victims and survivors of terrorist attacks, and the families who have been impacted by these heinous acts. The GLO remembers and honors all the lives lost to

Happy National Senior Citizens Day from the GLO! We want to express our gratitude to all of the seniors who inspire us every day, especially our brave Veterans. Thank you all for sharing your love and wisdom with the rest of us!

Today, Commissioner Buckingham announced that the GLO has launched an interactive virtual tour highlighting stormwater solutions for Texas coastal communities. "The new virtual tour gives Texans a window into how Clean Coast Texas helps communities utilize nature-based solutions

Commissioner Buckingham presided over the School Land Board meeting this week. Together, the GLO and the SLB are working hard to advance public education and improve public schools for our Texas schoolchildren!

Texas has countless low water crossings and roads that often flood during heavy rain events. Listen to Commissioner Buckingham's life-saving tips and remember to #TurnAroundDontDrown!

Join Save Texas History and the Texas General Land Office on Nov. 7-8 for the 2025 Save Texas History Symposium! We're hosting this year's symposium at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Our theme will be "Texas Takes Shape: Cartography and History in the Lone Star

Building a disaster kit is the simplest and most important step in hurricane preparedness! Start today - you’ll be glad you did. ✅ #HurricanePrep

Know how to keep your family cool during heatwaves! ☀️ Remember: 🏡 Stay indoors during peak heat hours 💧 Stay hydrated 👕 Wear lightweight clothing 🥵 Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day To learn more, visit: recovery.texas.gov/preparedness. ✅

Happy #NationalWaffleDay from the GLO! On this day in 1869, Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, was issued a patent for the revolutionary waffle iron, making the delicious breakfast treat more readily available for everyone. Let's all celebrate by joining Boone in enjoying a

Today, the GLO honors the accomplishments of our disaster mitigation and recovery team members, who work alongside countless local, state, and federal partners to help Texans recover and build back stronger following natural disasters. ✅ $14.3 billion in recovery and mitigation

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Commissioner Buckingham was overjoyed to help a group of rescued and rehabilitated baby sea turtles make their way to the Gulf of America! Thank you to Padre Island N.S. for their incredible work in saving sea turtles and helping to protect our state's diverse marine wildlife.