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2026 Texas Commissioner of the General Land Office — General Election · November 3, 2026
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM
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P.O. Box 342524 · LAKEWAY, TX 78734
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Mailing address: P.O. Box 342524
Mailing address: LAKEWAY, TX 78734
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Candidate: DAWN BUCKINGHAM
Office: COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Party: Republican
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Occupation: PHYSICIAN
True to her Texas roots, Dawn’s commitment to service began early, serving as a volunteer firefighter, and attending the Texas A&M Fire School. She is also an avid hunter, outdoorswoman, and steward of the land.
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True to her Texas roots, Dawn’s commitment to service began early, serving as a volunteer firefighter, and attending the Texas A&M Fire School. She is also an avid hunter, outdoorswoman, and steward of the land.
Dawn made history in 2016 as the first Republican elected to the Texas State Senate from Travis County, and the first woman to represent Senate District 24. She later made history again in 2022, winning a statewide election to become our state’s first female Land Commissioner.
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Dawn made history in 2016 as the first Republican elected to the Texas State Senate from Travis County, and the first woman to represent Senate District 24. She later made history again in 2022, winning a statewide election to become our state’s first female Land Commissioner.
Dawn came from humble roots—growing up on a ranch near the Texas coast. However, she has never settled for less than her dreams. Wanting to attend college, but without the money to do so, Dawn lived at home, working two jobs to pay her own way through UT-Austin. With endurance of spirit, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and debt-free.
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Dawn came from humble roots—growing up on a ranch near the Texas coast. However, she has never settled for less than her dreams. Wanting to attend college, but without the money to do so, Dawn lived at home, working two jobs to pay her own way through UT-Austin. With endurance of spirit, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and debt-free.
Dr. Dawn Buckingham comes from a long line of rowdy women. She is fiercely independent and is known for taking swift action. Every day, Dawn takes bold steps to defend the Texas she loves. In her first run for the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Dawn made restoring law and order to the border a pillar of her campaign. As commissioner, she immediately delivered, making the GLO the tip of the spear for defending our border, our history, and our oil and gas industry. While the Biden Administration was abdicating its constitutional duty to protect our border, Dawn fought every minute to restore order. It’s no surprise that when DPS called with an urgent need to seize Cartel safe haven islands in the Rio Grande, Dawn answered by declaring these islands to be sovereign Texas territory. This not only made Texas bigger for the first time in hundreds of years, but it allowed DPS to gain complete operational control of these islands, eliminating tranches of weapons and drugs and stopping human trafficking. When the Facilities Commission reached out about a problematic land owner on the Rio Grande, who was forbidding law enforcement from stepping on her property and blocking the border wall right-of-way, Dawn quickly secured the purchase of the property. In the first day of ownership, Dawn secured the border wall right-of-way, and she personally bulldozed suspected “rape trees” as a demonstration these vile practices will not be tolerated on Texas land. These actions brought complete operational control to one of the most crime ridden parts of the Border. Once President Trump was elected, Dawn launched the Jocelyn initiative offering any resources at the General Land Office’s disposal to detain and deport criminals illegally on our soil. Promises made and promises kept!
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham comes from a long line of rowdy women. She is fiercely independent and is known for taking swift action. Every day, Dawn takes bold steps to defend the Texas she loves. In her first run for the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Dawn made restoring law and order to the border a pillar of her campaign. As commissioner, she immediately delivered, making the GLO the tip of the spear for defending our border, our history, and our oil and gas industry. While the Biden Administration was abdicating its constitutional duty to protect our border, Dawn fought every minute to restore order. It’s no surprise that when DPS called with an urgent need to seize Cartel safe haven islands in the Rio Grande, Dawn answered by declaring these islands to be sovereign Texas territory. This not only made Texas bigger for the first time in hundreds of years, but it allowed DPS to gain complete operational control of these islands, eliminating tranches of weapons and drugs and stopping human trafficking. When the Facilities Commission reached out about a problematic land owner on the Rio Grande, who was forbidding law enforcement from stepping on her property and blocking the border wall right-of-way, Dawn quickly secured the purchase of the property. In the first day of ownership, Dawn secured the border wall right-of-way, and she personally bulldozed suspected “rape trees” as a demonstration these vile practices will not be tolerated on Texas land. These actions brought complete operational control to one of the most crime ridden parts of the Border. Once President Trump was elected, Dawn launched the Jocelyn initiative offering any resources at the General Land Office’s disposal to detain and deport criminals illegally on our soil. Promises made and promises kept!
The general Land office owns 13 million acres, making it the largest land and mineral owner in the state. Dawn works tirelessly to protect Texas’ energy dominance, and she knows energy security is essential for national security. She spent years fighting against federal overreach by Joe Biden, even taking him to court over the inappropriate listing of endangered species and his efforts to halt Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports. Dawn brings visionary transformational leadership to develop solutions regarding produced water and believes we are on the precipice of an energy revolution with the hydrogen, geothermal, and nuclear technologies. Dawn embraces necessary change and technology to maintain our energy independence and is committed to protect the 2.5 million oil and gas jobs that not only power our state, but put food on the table for Texas families and support public education!
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The general Land office owns 13 million acres, making it the largest land and mineral owner in the state. Dawn works tirelessly to protect Texas’ energy dominance, and she knows energy security is essential for national security. She spent years fighting against federal overreach by Joe Biden, even taking him to court over the inappropriate listing of endangered species and his efforts to halt Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports. Dawn brings visionary transformational leadership to develop solutions regarding produced water and believes we are on the precipice of an energy revolution with the hydrogen, geothermal, and nuclear technologies. Dawn embraces necessary change and technology to maintain our energy independence and is committed to protect the 2.5 million oil and gas jobs that not only power our state, but put food on the table for Texas families and support public education!
As a Daughter of the Republic of Texas and a ninth generation Texan, Dawn’s ancestors served as some of the first settlers, warriors in several battles, and as the British Consulate to the Republic of Texas. Her Texas pride runs deep. She feels blessed to be a part of making a visit to the Alamo worthy of the significant events that transpired there for the first time since the battle. Protecting Texas history and safeguarding it from “revision” and “reimagining” is a critical role for the GLO, which serves as the repository of our state’s precious documents and artifacts. Commissioner Buckingham oversees critical restoration efforts to fortify the Alamo and keep it standing for generations to come. The new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum will be a world-class facility, celebrating the Battle’s history and centrally honoring the patriots who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom in 1836. The beloved Cenotaph memorial has been fully restored to its original glory and will never be moved! As the Shrine of Texas Liberty, the Alamo is a shining example of making the ultimate sacrifice for our principles and families. This tradition should continue to inspire us to stand taller and fight harder for the Texas we know and love. Our nation leads the world culturally and politically, and as Texas goes, so goes the nation. We must remain grounded in our proud history and heritage while we lead the world into the future. Texas must continue to be a shining star and a light in an often dark world.
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As a Daughter of the Republic of Texas and a ninth generation Texan, Dawn’s ancestors served as some of the first settlers, warriors in several battles, and as the British Consulate to the Republic of Texas. Her Texas pride runs deep. She feels blessed to be a part of making a visit to the Alamo worthy of the significant events that transpired there for the first time since the battle. Protecting Texas history and safeguarding it from “revision” and “reimagining” is a critical role for the GLO, which serves as the repository of our state’s precious documents and artifacts. Commissioner Buckingham oversees critical restoration efforts to fortify the Alamo and keep it standing for generations to come. The new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum will be a world-class facility, celebrating the Battle’s history and centrally honoring the patriots who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom in 1836. The beloved Cenotaph memorial has been fully restored to its original glory and will never be moved! As the Shrine of Texas Liberty, the Alamo is a shining example of making the ultimate sacrifice for our principles and families. This tradition should continue to inspire us to stand taller and fight harder for the Texas we know and love. Our nation leads the world culturally and politically, and as Texas goes, so goes the nation. We must remain grounded in our proud history and heritage while we lead the world into the future. Texas must continue to be a shining star and a light in an often dark world.
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The general Land office owns 13 million acres, making it the largest land and mineral owner in the state. Dawn works tirelessly to protect Texas’ energy dominance, and she knows energy security is essential for national security. She spent years fighting against federal overreach by Joe Biden, even taking him to court over the inappropriate listing of endangered species and his efforts to halt Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports. Dawn brings visionary transformational leadership to develop solutions regarding produced water and believes we are on the precipice of an energy revolution with the hydrogen, geothermal, and nuclear technologies. Dawn embraces necessary change and technology to maintain our energy independence and is committed to protect the 2.5 million oil and gas jobs that not only power our state, but put food on the table for Texas families and support public education!
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The general Land office owns 13 million acres, making it the largest land and mineral owner in the state. Dawn works tirelessly to protect Texas’ energy dominance, and she knows energy security is essential for national security. She spent years fighting against federal overreach by Joe Biden, even taking him to court over the inappropriate listing of endangered species and his efforts to halt Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports. Dawn brings visionary transformational leadership to develop solutions regarding produced water and believes we are on the precipice of an energy revolution with the hydrogen, geothermal, and nuclear technologies. Dawn embraces necessary change and technology to maintain our energy independence and is committed to protect the 2.5 million oil and gas jobs that not only power our state, but put food on the table for Texas families and support public education!
Used General Land Office authority over state lands for border-security activities, including securing border-wall right-of-way and offering GLO resources for immigration enforcement.
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Border Security on State Lands
Managed state land and mineral revenues that the campaign says have contributed billions of dollars to Texas public education.
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Support Public Education Through State-Land Revenue
Prioritizes continued support for Texas veterans through General Land Office land, housing, and veteran programs.
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Support Veterans Through General Land Office Programs
Supports continued oil-and-gas development on state lands while also pursuing emerging energy technologies such as hydrogen, geothermal, and nuclear power.
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Protect Texas Energy Development
Oversaw General Land Office disaster-recovery and flood-mitigation programs and related housing and business assistance.
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Disaster Recovery and Flood Mitigation
Prioritizes continued preservation and redevelopment of the Alamo as a historic site for future generations.
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Preserve and Redevelop the Alamo
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for land commissioner buckingham wraps up the glo's 2026 summer internship program.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Wraps Up the GLO's 2026 Summer Internship Program
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to close out the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2026 Summer Internship Program. During June and July, student interns from universities across Texas dedicated their time and skills to supporting several departments in the GLO. They took on challenges and gained real-world experience in their chosen fields while helping the GLO build a better future for Texas.
"As Land Commissioner, a mom, and a steward of Texas' precious School Fund, I believe to my core that high-quality education is an essential building block of our state's strong foundation," said Commissioner Buckingham. "This summer, we continued to challenge our interns with more hands-on work experiences and opportunities to grow their professional skills in an environment where they could thrive. I thank each of our outstanding interns for their hard work and dedication to serving the people of Texas and wish them luck as they continue working towards their individual goals."
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for don't tread on texas: commissioner buckingham orders federal contractors to cease unauthorized activity on state land.
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Don't Tread on Texas: Commissioner Buckingham Orders Federal Contractors to Cease Unauthorized Activity on State Land
“Texas sovereignty will not be infringed upon by failure to follow established protocol,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “My office has a proven track record of strong border enforcement , and I applaud efforts to protect our border. I am committed to maintaining a positive relationship with CBP, but we will not allow rogue actors who breached our agreement to undermine the incredible work we do for Texas.”
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for texas land commissioner buckingham, vlb celebrate successful collin county veterans expo in allen.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Celebrate Successful Collin County Veterans Expo in Allen
"As Chairwoman of the VLB, answering Veterans’ questions about the many benefits they have earned through their service is one of the fundamental things we do at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and VLB," said Commissioner Buckingham. "I want to thank the Texas Veteran Commission for their continued partnership and to the men and women at the VLB for helping to make the Collin County Veterans Expo a success. We remain dedicated to ensuring our nation's heroes get the vital resources they deserve."
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for save the date: u.s. army and world war ii veteran in amarillo asks for 100 cards for his 100th birthday celebration.
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Save the Date: U.S. Army and World War II Veteran in Amarillo Asks for 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday Celebration
RELATED: Commissioner Buckingham Calls on Texans to Honor Veterans Through Giving and Service
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as providing the guidance shown in the official record for land commissioner buckingham invites texas veterans to act now on exclusive land sale through july 16.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Invites Texas Veterans to Act Now on Exclusive Land Sale Through July 16
RELATED: Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Honor All Who Have Sacrificed and Served During Texas Military Heroes Week
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as awarding the funding shown in the official record for land commissioner buckingham announces the glo map book, "texas takes shape," to be recognized at leadership in history awards program.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces the GLO Map Book, "Texas Takes Shape," To Be Recognized at Leadership in History Awards Program
AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce that Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the General Land Office has received an Honorable Mention in the Large Press category from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Leadership in History Awards program. Recognized as the nation's most prestigious competition honoring achievement in state and local history, the Leadership in History Awards celebrate outstanding projects that preserve and interpret our shared past.
"I am honored to announce that the Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the General Land Office has been recognized once again for its excellence and bringing our state’s rich history to life through the GLO’s expertly restored and beautifully preserved maps," said Commissioner Buckingham. "As a ninth-generation Texan, I am committed to preserving the story of how our state took shape for future generations. This most recent award reflects the outstanding work of GLO staff and their dedication to telling the story of Texas through its historic maps.”
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as providing the guidance shown in the official record for commissioner buckingham calls on texans to honor veterans through giving and service.
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Commissioner Buckingham Calls on Texans to Honor Veterans Through Giving and Service
"There is no greater act of service than answering the call to defend our nation. I encourage every Texan to find a meaningful way to give back and support our incredible Veterans," said Commissioner Buckingham. "Every act of support, whether a few dollars or a few hours, helps us show our appreciation for the Veterans who have served our state and for those resting in our beautiful Veterans cemeteries. We are the home of the free because of the brave. I invite you to stand with me and give whatever you can to honor their sacrifice."
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DAWN BUCKINGHAM is recorded as issuing the directive shown in the official record for texas land commissioner buckingham offers usda access to glo state lands to combat new world screwworm.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Offers USDA Access to GLO State Lands to Combat New World Screwworm
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., sent a letter to United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Texas Governor Greg Abbott offering access to appropriate General Land Office (GLO) managed lands to support the State and United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) response to the active, escalating threat of the New World Screwworm.
“With over 13 million acres of state land, the GLO oversees three-quarters of a million acres of grazing and hunting leases across the State of Texas. The GLO stands ready to partner with the USDA and the State of Texas by proactively offering access to our lands deemed beneficial for the rapid response to eliminate New World Screwworm,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Agriculture plays a vital role in our state and national economy, and the GLO is always happy to offer solutions that safeguard our State and citizens. By working together and remaining vigilant, we can protect our food supply and preserve the health of our livestock and wildlife populations.”
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