Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham visited the Brazos Valley to discuss the General Land Office's (GLO) role in preserving Texas history and ensuring economic stability. During her visit, she spoke to the Sons of the Republic of Texas about the GLO's management of over 13 million acres of state land, which serves as a significant source of funding for public education and disaster recovery.
Buckingham emphasized the GLO's involvement in a $550 million preservation project at the Alamo in San Antonio, aimed at maintaining the site's structural integrity. "What we’re literally doing is making a visit to the Alamo worthy of the significance of the events that happened there," she stated.
The project includes a new children's education center, a collection center, and a museum featuring a 4D theater with educational content produced by Texas filmmaker Taylor Sheridan.
In addition to the Alamo project, Buckingham highlighted the GLO's extensive archives, which contain millions of land records and historic maps. She encouraged residents to utilize the agency's digital database to explore their heritage, noting that much of the collection is available online.
Looking ahead, Buckingham outlined new initiatives focused on securing critical supply chains, including the leasing of GLO lands for the extraction of strategic resources. She stated, "We’re breaking China’s monopoly on rare earth minerals, which... is what your phone needs to work and jets need to fly." Buckingham underscored the GLO's role in generating revenue and supporting various initiatives for Texas residents.
