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2024

Voices of Veterans: JO1 Cindy Alvarez Shares Her Story of Service in the U.S. Navy
September 13, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of JO1 Cindy Alvarez who served in U.S... [more]
Bexar County to Host a Heroes Festival and Veterans Benefits Fair
September 10, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is inviting the media to attend the Bexar County Heroes Festival in San Antonio on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The festival will host the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run beginning at 7... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
September 06, 2024
(KILLEEN) - On Wednesday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Pvt. Roger Orrin Dennis. Born on September 11, 1943, Pvt. Dennis served from March 1961 to November 1961.     Pvt. Dennis is... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Cpl. Robert Shand Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy
September 06, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Cpl. Robert Shand who served in Uni... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale in October
September 05, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Veterans-only land sale is now open for bidding. Five tracks in four counties, totaling over 10.5 acres, are available for purchase to Veterans and Military Members wi... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Design Work on Coastal Texas Project
September 04, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for design work on the Coastal Texas Project’s Co... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Maj. Rosa Kissling Shares Her Story of Her Service in the U.S. Air Force
August 30, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Maj. Rosa Kissling who ser... [more]
Continued Service: U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall Shares His Story of Service
August 29, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service" series featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall. "Here at the VLB, we strive to ensure that the stories of our Veterans are ... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's TREC Continuing Education Course
August 27, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to highlight that the VLB's Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to REALTORS. This one-hour free elective course counts toward REALTOR... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Maj. Sharon Frederick Shares Her Story of Service with the U.S. Air Force
August 23, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Maj. Sharon Frederick, who served in the U.S... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Lt. Eldon Bielss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army, Air Corps During WWII
August 16, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Lt. Eldon Bielss who served in Unit... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Two Texas State Veterans Homes Received the Commitment to Quality Bronze Award
August 15, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring and the Frank M. Tejeda TSVH in Floresville received the American Health Care Association/Nation... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Francisco Barrientes Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Army
August 09, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Francisco Barriente... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Unveil P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the New Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth
August 02, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to unveil the P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth on Friday, August 2, 2024. These distinguished World War II pilots were ... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Bugler 2nd Class Glenn Morgan Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
July 31, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Bugler 2nd Class Vete... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Seaman First Class L.D. Cox Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
July 30, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of a Veteran who sailed ... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds 115 Acre Land Donation for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
July 29, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce the dedication of 115 acres of land for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. In February 2024, Commissioner Buckingham sent a letter to the city's Mayor, Weldon Hu... [more]
Voices of Veterans: SSgt. William Yoss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S Army
July 26, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran William Yoss.  Wil... [more]
VLB, Texas Veterans Commission, and the University of Texas at Tyler to Host East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair
July 22, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to invite members of the press to attend the East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the University Center Ballroom on the UT Tyler campus from 10 a.m. t... [more]
Texas General Land Office Announces Dune and Structure Emergency Rules for Tropical Storm Alberto and Hurricane Beryl Recovery
July 19, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced emergency rules adopted by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) regarding Emergency Dune Restoration, Stabilization and Repair of Damaged Habitable Structures, and Repair and Shortening of Dune Walkovers. These emergency rules will expedite the... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Lieutenant Laura Koerner Shares Her Story of Service with the U.S. Navy
July 19, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Lieutenant Laura Koerner who served in the U... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Cmdr. James Groesbeck Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy
July 12, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Cmdr. James Groesbeck, who served in the U.S... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Private First Class Buster Lee Bailey Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army Air Force
July 08, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Private First Class (PFC) Buster Lee Bailey. ... [more]
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces Hurricane Preparedness Readiness for Texas Veterans Homes and Cemeteries
July 07, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) teams are monitoring Beryl, currently a tropical storm, and coordinating readiness measures with Texas State Veterans Homes and Cemeteries in the path of the st... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces War Memorial Donation Campaign for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
June 28, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham. M.D. announced the War Memorial Donation Campaign for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. The new stone memorials will accompany the cemetery's new Vietnam War Memorial and commemorate World War II, t... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Capt. Gerald Groden served with the Royal Air Force During WWII as a Lancaster Bomber Pilot
June 28, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Capt. Gerald Groden, ... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Corporal Max Vasquez Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Marine Corps
June 21, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Corporal Max Vasquez of the U.S. Marine Corps... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
June 19, 2024
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - On Friday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Sieglinde Juanita Shindler. Born on August 8, 1955, Shindler served from August 1985 to January 1993. Shindler received various awards, including the Army Service Ribbon... [more]
Veterans Land Board Announces TREC Continuing Education Course
June 18, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the implementation of a one hour Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course that counts towards a REALTOR’s required training. The ... [more]
Voices of Veterans: SFC Johnny McNeil Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army
June 14, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of SFC Veteran Johnny McNeil of the U.S. Army. B... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Brig. Gen. Robin Akin Shares Her Story of Service on Women's Veterans Day
June 12, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Brig. Gen. Veteran Robin Akin of the U.S. Arm... [more]
Mayor John Whitmire's Office and the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs to Host Women Veterans Day Ceremony at Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home in Houston
June 10, 2024
(HOUSTON) - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to invite the media to attend the Women’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 4 p.m. This specia... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Veterans-Only Land Sale is Now Open
June 10, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Veterans-only land sale is now open for bidding. Eight tracks, totaling over 250 acres, are available for purchase to Veterans and Military Members with minimum bid amounts lis... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Mess Sgt. Melvin Brown Shares His Story of Service During WWII and D-Day
June 06, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Army... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Sgt. Robert "Bob" Bearden Shares His Story of Service During WWII and D-Day
June 05, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of Veteran S... [more]
Voices of Veterans: U.S. Army Nurse Josephine Reaves Shares Her Story of Service During World War II and D-Day
June 04, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Army... [more]
Voices of Veterans: U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Willie Green Shares His Story of Service During WWII and D-Day
June 03, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Army... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
May 31, 2024
(KILLEEN) - On Wednesday, June 5th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Stephen Ronald Wood. Born on November 7, 1957, Mr. Wood served from June 1976 to November 1976.   U.S. Navy Veteran Stephen Ronald Wood ... [more]
Voices of Veterans: MSgt. Dan Abrams Shares His Story of Service During WWII
May 31, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Dan Abrams. Born an... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Military Intelligence Officer Robert Hoch Shares His Story of Service During the Vietnam War
May 17, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran Robert Hoch. To listen to M... [more]
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home Welcomes The American Veterans Traveling Tribute
May 16, 2024
(McALLEN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encourages Texans and Veterans to visit the The American Veterans Traveling Tribute's (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute on display at the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home ... [more]
Voices of Veterans: Seaman Second Class Lorrie Henderson Shares Her Story of Service During the End of World War II
May 10, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Navy Veteran Lorrie Henderson. To listen... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
May 09, 2024
(Corpus Christi) - On Friday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private First Class (PFC) Paul Glyn Edgeman. Born on November 28, 1959, PFC Edgeman served from May 1977 to May 1979.   U.S. Army Veteran Pa... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
May 03, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Bud Farrell. To Listen to Mr. Farrell tell his sto... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
May 02, 2024
(Corpus Christi) - On Monday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy and U.S. Public Health Service Veteran Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Craig Michael Poole. Born on September 14, 1951, PO1 Poole served from December 1969 to ... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Dedication Ceremony for Four New War Monuments at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
April 29, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB's War Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Corpus Christi on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. This ceremony will dedicate... [more]
American Veterans Traveling Tribute Comes to Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home
April 26, 2024
(BONHAM) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. reminds Texans and Veterans that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute's (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public at the Clyde W. Cosp... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office's Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
April 26, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Ross Garcia who grew up in Garla... [more]
Texas Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
April 19, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Victor Egger. To listen to Mr. Egger tell his stor... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
April 12, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Alfonso Gorena. To listen to Mr. Gorena tell his s... [more]
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Issues Statewide CALL OUT for Veterans to Participate in the Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
April 10, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. issued a statewide CALL OUT for Veterans to share their stories with the VLB through the GLO's Voices of Veterans oral history program. "As VLB Chairwoman and Land Commissioner, it is an ... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
April 05, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Rick Hatch. To listen to Mr. Hatch tel... [more]
Veterans Land Board Announces Extended Visiting Hours at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries.
April 04, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and the VLB announced that the four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) will offer extended visiting hours during the spring and summer to account for longer days. These longer hours will provide more t... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
March 29, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced that next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Roy Baring. To listen to Mr. Baring tell h... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces New Installment of VLB Continued Service Series
March 28, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and State Representative Josey Garcia. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB started this ini... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Benefits Fair in San Angelo Hosted by the Veterans Land Board and the Texas Veterans Commission
March 28, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VLB and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) are hosting a Veterans Benefits Fair in San Angelo, Texas, on April 20, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm.  VLB and TVC representatives will ... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
March 26, 2024
(Killeen) - On Tuesday, April 2, at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private Kellie C.A. Mason. Born on October 5, 1966, Private Mason served from October 2001 to April 2009. Private Mason received the National Defens... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
March 15, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced that next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Millie Dalrymple. To listen to Ms. Dalrymp... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces New Installment of VLB Continued Service Series
March 14, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force and Army Veteran and Texas State Representative Tony Tinderholt. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VL... [more]
Four Veterans Homes Recognized with the "2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award"
March 13, 2024
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham M.D., along with the the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), announced that four Texas State Veterans Homes have been honored with the prestigious "2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award” for providing excepti... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
March 08, 2024
(Corpus Christi) - On Friday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Sergeant (SGT) Harvey Louis Davis Jr. Born on December 18, 1948, SGT Davis s... [more]
American Veterans Traveling Tribute Comes to William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple
March 08, 2024
(TEMPLE) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham M.D. reminds Texans and Veterans that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute's (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public at the William R. Cou... [more]
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Receives Operational Excellence Award from National Cemetery Administration
March 01, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, the Veterans Land Board (VLB) is proud to announce that the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen has been honored with the prestigious Operational Excellence Award by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The Operational E... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces New Installment of VLB Continued Service Series
February 29, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas State Representative Carl Tepper. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB started thi... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Partnership with Texas Veterans Network
February 26, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB is partnering with the Texas Veterans Network (TVN), powered by Combined Arms. Through this partnership, VLB will connect even more Veterans, Service Members, and their families with... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Outpouring of Support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' Program
February 23, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. applauds the incredible outpouring of support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' program from across Texas and the nation. In total, the residents at VLB's nine Texas State Veterans Homes (T... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board Continued Service Series
February 08, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is honored to announce the first installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series." The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB started this initiative with the goal of highlighting members of the Texas Legi... [more]
City of Killeen Takes Over Daily Operations of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
February 05, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the City of Killeen has officially taken over daily operations of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The VLB still owns and oversees the cemetery and will provide the city with t... [more]
VLB Recognizes Top Lenders and Loan Officers of 2023
February 01, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program's top lenders and loan officers of 2023. Last year, this essential program helped more than 2,000 Texas Veterans purchase a new home. For over... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
January 26, 2024
(MISSION) - On Friday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Corporal (CPL) Nicolas Lopez. Born on September 10, 1935, CPL Lopez served from January 1954 to December 1957. CPL Lopez received t... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board's 'Valentines for Veterans' Campaign
January 25, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged Texans to participate in the VLB's campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas' nine State Veterans Homes. The Texas General Land Office (GLO... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
January 08, 2024
(KILLEEN) - On Wednesday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Darrell D. Collins. Born on June 16, 1968, SSGT Collins served from February 1989 to April 2005. SSGT C... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's Increase of Home Loan Amount to $766,550
January 04, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $726,200 to $766,550. "Working to expand opportunities and support for Texans ... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Celebrates First-Year Accomplishments and Looks Forward to Continuation of Service to Texans in 2024
January 01, 2024
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced several of the groundbreaking accomplishments of the General Land Office under her first year of leading this critical state agency. “I am so proud to serve as your first female Land Commissioner and of the tremendous... [more]

2023

City of Killeen Enters into Contract with Veterans Land Board Over Daily Operations of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
December 21, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Killeen City Council voted 6-0 for the City of Killeen to enter into a contractual agreement with the VLB regarding daily operations of the Central Texas State... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces 2023 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
December 05, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the 2023 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission Texas State Veterans Cemeteries on Saturday, December 16. This yea... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Customer Satisfaction Score of Over 99% for Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
November 14, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that 99.03% of all respondents questioned through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 2023 National Cemetery Administration State and Tribal Veterans Cemeteries Satisfaction Survey were satisfied w... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Day Flag Placement at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
November 07, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the Flag Placement schedules for the Veterans Land Board's (VLB) four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen and Mission. Volunteers are encouraged to participate at a cemetery nea... [more]
VA Awards GLO and VLB Over $15.9 Million to Establish West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock
November 03, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) $15,902,647 for the establishment of West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock. ... [more]
VA Awards GLO and VLB Over $6.4 Million to Expand and Improve Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
October 24, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D., announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) $6,484,476 for the expansion and improvement of Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office's Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
October 23, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Vete... [more]
Veterans Land Board Votes to Provide Texas State Veterans Cemetery Services to Texas Military Forces Members Killed in the Line of Duty
October 19, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D., along with fellow board members Judson Scott and James Rothfelder, voted to approve a policy that will provide Texas State Veterans Cemetery services to Texas Military Forces ... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Partnership with City of Abilene to Manage Texas State Veterans Cemetery
October 12, 2023
(ABILENE) - Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announces the City of Abilene has assumed daily management of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Abilene. The terms of this agreement went into effect on October 1, 2023. However, the cemetery rem... [more]
World War II Veteran Receives Over 7,200 Cards on 100th Birthday
October 05, 2023
(BONHAM) - Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham M.D., is honored to update Texans on U.S. Army Veteran and Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home resident Ethelyn Szad Bell's request to receive 100 cards for her 100th birthda... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Proud to Announce Texas Veterans Land Board Presence at the Annual State Fair of Texas
September 28, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will have a resource table for the entirety of the State Fair of Texas from Friday, Sep 29, 2023 – Sunday, Oct 22, 2023. “Serving our Veterans is a top priority at the General Land Office... [more]
World War II Veteran Requests 100 Cards for 100th Birthday
September 12, 2023
(BONHAM) - Today , Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham challenged the Bonham community and the State of Texas to show their support for U.S. Army Veteran and Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home resident Ethelyn Szad Bell on her 100th birthday. Mrs. Bell's centennial celebration will be ... [more]
VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham Celebrates Texas State Veterans Homes Ranking Among Top in Texas and the Nation
August 29, 2023
(Austin) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that three of our Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH), the Alfredo Gonzalez TSVH in McAllen, Ambrosio Guillen TSVH in El Paso, and the William R. Co... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
July 06, 2023
(MISSION) - On Thursday, July 13th at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S Air Force Veteran Airman First Class (A/1C) Don R. Marcell. Born on January 30, 1934, A/1C Marcell served from October 1951 to October 1955. A/1C M... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
July 05, 2023
(Corpus Christi) - On Thursday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Stephen Charles Gallagher. Born on August 24, 1956, Mr. Gallagher served from August 1973 to August 1974. Mr. Gallagher received the Natio... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
June 22, 2023
(KILLEEN) - On Wednesday, June 28th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private First Class (PFC) James Earl Pickens. Born on July 27, 1960, PFC Pickens served from August 1978 to August 1981. PFC Pickens is... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Recognizes Incredible Community Support for World War II Veterans 100th Birthday
June 16, 2023
(AUSTIN) -   Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is honored to update Texans on World War II Veteran U.S. Army Corporal Carl Reid's request to receive 100 cards for his 100th birthday on June 15th. In an incredible outpouring... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Highlights General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
June 15, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to begin spotlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program and the invaluable stories of Texas Veterans it has preserved. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran ... [more]
World War II Veteran Requests 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday
May 30, 2023
(BIG SPRING) - Today,   Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. called on the Big Spring community to show support for one of our courageous Veterans, World War II Veteran U.S. Army Corporal (CPL) Carl Reid, who turns 100 on June 15th. CPL Reid— a resident at the Lamun-Lusk-... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Honors Our Fallen Warriors on Memorial Day
May 30, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is honored to join with her fellow Texans and as a nation on this Memorial Day to remember the lives lost in the name of liberty. Since the revolutionary War, more than one million men and women have ma... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Texas State Guard Colonel, Tony Dale as Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land Board
May 23, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce Texas State Guard Colonel, Tony Dale as the Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land Board (VLB) for the General Land Office. The former member of the Texas House of Representatives joins the VLB from the Lower Col... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
May 15, 2023
(ABILENE) - On Friday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private First Class (PFC) Donald Lynn Barefield. Born on March 1, 1948, PFC Barefield served from Novem... [more]
Join Us For A World War II KIA/MIA Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
May 15, 2023
(KILLEEN) - On Friday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct a World War II KIA/MIA Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private (PVT) Myron Elton Williams. PVT Williams remains were recently discovered in H... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
May 11, 2023
(KILLEEN) - On Wednesday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Richard James Betti. Born on June 26, 1953, Mr. Betti served from Augus... [more]
Join Us For Unaccompanied Veteran Burials At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
April 28, 2023
(KILLEEN) - On Wednesday, May 3rd starting at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct Unaccompanied Veteran Burials for U.S. Army Veteran Roy Garvin Mize Jr., U.S. Navy Veteran David Aaron Mitschelen, and U.S. Navy ... [more]
Join Us For A World War II KIA/MIA Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
April 05, 2023
(Killeen) - On Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct a World War II KIA/MIA Burial for U.S. Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant (2LT) Wayne Lou Dyer.Born on September 28, 1921, 2LT Dyer entered into s... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
March 24, 2023
(ABILENE) - On Friday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Private Earnest McCloud. Born on September 20, 1945, Private McCloud served from July 196... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 10, 2023
(KILLEEN) - *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** On Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Specialist David Spencer Wilcox. Born on February ... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham as the Winner of Best of Texoma 2022 for Nursing Homes
March 07, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas has been selected as the winner of Best in Texoma 2022 (The Official Community Choice Awards) in Nursing Homes. “Congratulations to the Cly... [more]
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 02, 2023
(KILLEEN) - *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** On Wednesday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the  Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice James E. Bridgford. Born on April 15, 1949, Seaman Appren... [more]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board’s Increase of Home Loan Amount to $726,200
March 01, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham shared that the Veterans Land Board (VLB) has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $647,200 to $726,200.    “In 2022, the VLB assisted over 1,760 Veterans and their families with purchasing a home,&#82... [more]
U.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday
January 18, 2023
(EL PASO) - U.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday   EL PASO— Today, Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. called on the El Paso community to show support for one of our courageous Veterans, Vietnam and Korean War Veteran Army Lieutenant C... [more]
Dr. Dawn Buckingham Makes History as First Woman Sworn into Texas’ Oldest Agency
January 10, 2023
(AUSTIN) - Today, Dr. Dawn Buckingham was sworn in as the 29th Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), making history as the first woman to hold this office in Texas. Commissioner Buckingham was issued the oath of office at the Texas State Capitol by the Honorable Judge Melissa Goodwin of the Thi... [more]

2022

Join Us for an Opening Celebration of Fort Worth's New Texas State Veterans Home
October 11, 2022
(FORT WORTH) - On Friday, October 21st, 2022, the Fort Worth community is invited to join Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush for the soft opening of the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home. The opening ceremony will be held at 2200 Joe B. Rus... [more]
East Texas Veteran Requests 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday
July 05, 2022
(TYLER) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush challenged Texans to show their utmost appreciation for World War II Veteran, Army Sgt. Archie Thomas, who turns 100 on July 13th. Sgt. Thomas—a resident of the Watkins-Logan Texas State V... [more]
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home Awarded $535,000 VA Grant
April 14, 2022
(McAllen) - Today, Texas Veteran Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush announced that the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded the VLB a grant totaling $535,135 for the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in McAllen. The grant money will be used to update t... [more]
VLB Chairman Bush Announces $450,000 for Structural Improvements to Three Texas State Veteran Homes
March 24, 2022
(Austin) - Today, Veteran Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush announced that the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded the VLB a grant totaling $453,335.50 to three Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH). The grant money will be used to replace the roofing at the Ambrosio Guillen TS... [more]
Veterans Land Board Earns Top Honors for Communications and Marketing Efforts
January 20, 2022
(Austin) - The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), its marketing partner Proscalar, and supporting video production firm, 1820 Productions, have received international recognition for their digital marketing campaigns created to raise awareness for the benefits Texas Veterans have earned and may be eligible to r... [more]

2021

Texas Veterans Land Board Announces 2021 Holiday Wreath-Laying Schedule for State Veteran Cemeteries
November 08, 2021
(Austin) - The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) is honored to announce the 2021 schedule for its annual holiday wreath-laying ceremonies for each of its four Veterans cemeteries. During the holiday season, the VLB and its partners observe this tradition to commemorate the bravery of our nation’s mili... [more]
Army Air Forces Veteran Claudia Cantu Requests 100 Cards for her 100th Birthday
October 22, 2021
(Corpus Christi) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush asked the community for help to ensure that World War II Army Air Forces Veteran Claudia Cantu receives at least 100 birthday cards in honor of her centennial birthday.   It’s not every day that a W... [more]
VLB Partners with Nueces County to Manage Texas State Veterans Cemetery
October 06, 2021
(Corpus Christi) - Beginning this month, Nueces County assumed the day-to-day management of the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery. In 2019, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Nueces County began talks on a potential partnership in which the County would serve as the primary entity responsible for maintenance ... [more]
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene to Receive $3.09 Million Expansion Grant
October 01, 2021
(Abeline) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) a grant of $3,092,700 to expand the cemetery and make improvements to the 31-acre burial grounds. VLB Chairman George P. Bush issued this statement following the grant announcement: “The VLB is ho... [more]
VLB Chairman George P. Bush Announces $1.58M for Improvements to Watkins-Logan State Veterans Home
August 20, 2021
(Tyler) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that the Watkins-Logan State Veterans Home in Tyler has been awarded a grant totaling $1,589,503.50 through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The grant is for federal assistance towards the cost of replacement for HVAC contro... [more]
VLB Chairman George P. Bush Breaks Ground on “Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home”
August 19, 2021
(Fort Worth) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush broke ground and unveiled the name of the VLB’s 10th nursing home, “The Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home.” The Fort Worth area is known to have been home to at least five former members... [more]
VLB Board Approves Increase to Home Loan Limits, Reduce Land Loan Rates
January 29, 2021
(AUSTIN) - The Veterans Land Board unanimously approved three critical changes for Texas Veterans benefits. With home prices on the rise, the VLB unanimously authorized an increase to the maximum home loan amount the VLB can approve for Veterans seeking homeownership. The VLB also unanimousl... [more]
TX VLB INITIATES OPERATION SHARE THE LOVE
January 20, 2021
(AUSTIN) - Today, the Texas Veterans Land Board announced a statewide campaign to bring Valentine’s Day love to the nearly 1,000 Veterans residing in state-ran nursing homes. The mission is to bring awareness from Texans that although the Veterans have had to isolate for nearly a year due to COVID-1... [more]
TX VLB’s Virtual Assistant “Maverick” Hits Milestone
January 14, 2021
(AUSTIN) - Today, the Texas Veterans Land Board announced its virtual assistant has helped over 1,000 Texas Veterans with requests for assistance since its inception. Maverick, a virtual assistant powered by IBM’s Watson, was launched by the VLB in July 2020 and serves as an online... [more]

2020

GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS VIRTUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
November 11, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush hosted a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and recognize our nation's heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for our freedom. The ceremony featured keynote ... [more]
VIRTUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY WITH GEORGE P. BUSH AND MAJOR GENERAL ALBERT ZAPANTA
November 02, 2020
(AUSTIN) - On Wednesday, November 11th, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will be hosting a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and recognize our nation's heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for our freedom. ... [more]
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES MAIL DROP PROGRAM AT TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOMES
September 28, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the revamp of “Mail Drop,” a program geared towards creating community engagement with Veterans who reside in our Texas State Veterans Homes run by the Veterans Land Board. The program seeks to generate aw... [more]
VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY AT ABILENE
September 25, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant of  $1,316,263 to the Veterans Land Board for... [more]
NEXT GEN WARRIOR PARTNERS WITH HIRING OUR HEROES
September 24, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that Next Gen Warrior, a show formed to promote the personal and professional growth of Veterans is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce F... [more]
VLB RECEIVES OVER 1 MILLION FOR EXPANSION OF STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
September 17, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant of  $1,520,470 to the Veterans Land Board for expansion and imp... [more]
VLB PARTNERS WITH CITY OF MISSION TO MANAGE TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 13, 2020
(MISSION) - Today, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the City of Mission join together to announce the City will serve as the primary entity responsible for maintenance and day to day operations o... [more]
VLB LAUNCHES 24/7 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT TO AID TEXAS VETERANS
July 23, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board, George P. Bush, announced the official launch of the VLB virtual assistant, fondly named, Maverick.   Using IBM Watson, the virtual assistant is the first of its kind for the agency ... [more]
GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
May 26, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush hosted a virtual Memorial Day ceremony in honor of our military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.  The ceremony featured Retired U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral William... [more]
WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERAN TO CELEBRATE 100th BIRTHDAY
April 07, 2020
(AMARILLO) - On Wednesday, April 8, William (Bud) McDearman Jr. will turn 100 years old. While Bud is not able to celebrate with loved ones, it's not every day that a WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 100 years old.  Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush asked the commun... [more]
VLB CHAIRMAN GEORGE P. BUSH PROVIDES LOAN PENALTY RELIEF FOR VETERANS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
March 31, 2020
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P Bush announced that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will provide temporary relief to Veterans with VLB loans. The VLB recognizes the unique c... [more]
WWII AND KOREAN WAR VETERAN REQUESTS 100 VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
March 18, 2020
(AMARILLO) - Today, Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush asked the community for help in ensuring WWII and Korean War Veteran William (Bud) McDearman Jr. receives 100 birthday wishes for his centennial birthday. Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and an abundance of caution for o... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 26, 2020
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SN Donald Lee Reule. Born on A... [more]
USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS AMERICAN LEGIONS 101ST BIRTHDAY
February 26, 2020
(AMARILLO) - On Sunday, March 15, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will honor the American Legions 101st birthday by inviting each American Legion Post in the Panhandle to join our Veterans in celebration.  The American Legion was chartere... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 21, 2020
(AMARILLO) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SR Don Lesley Ward. Born ... [more]
74 YEARS OF MARRIAGE CELEBRATION HOSTED BY USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 13, 2020
(AMARILLO) - Tomorrow, February 14, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will crown their annual Valentine's Day 'King and Queen' for Veterans residing in the home. This year, a very special couple have been selecte... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 12, 2020
(MISSION) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SA George Washington Dorset... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
February 10, 2020
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SN Michael... [more]
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS GRAND OPENING CEREMONY FOR TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 10, 2020
(HOUSTON) - On Friday, February 7, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush celebrated the opening of the 9th Texas Veterans home with members of the Houston community, State Representatives, Mayor Turner and individuals from all over the state w... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: GRAND OPENING OF HOUSTON TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 05, 2020
(HOUSTON) - On Friday, February 7, the community is invited to join Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush for the grand opening of the brand-new Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home. The grand opening ceremony will be held at 14041 Cottingha... [more]
VALENTINE'S DAY SWEETHEART'S LUNCHEON HOSTED BY WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
February 04, 2020
(TYLER) - On Friday, February 14, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host their Annual Sweetheart’s Luncheon in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The event, sponsored by Flint Baptist Church Angel Chef's, will have a live band, food and refreshments and a ch... [more]
VLB TO HOST TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR IN HUMBLE ON FEBRUARY 15TH
February 03, 2020
(HUMBLE) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2019, at the Humble Civic Center. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state in 202... [more]
JOIN US: GRAND OPENING OF HOUSTON TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
January 31, 2020
(HOUSTON) - On Friday, February 7, the community is invited to join TexasLand Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush for the grand opening of the brand-new Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home. The grand opening ceremony will be held at 14041 Cottingham Road, Ho... [more]
QUILTS OF VALOR FOUNDATION PRESENTATION
January 09, 2020
(BONHAM) - On Saturday, January 11, 2020 the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host an event dedicated to honoring Army Veteran, James Henry who resides in the home at 2:00 p.m.  James Henry, a United States Army Veteran, will be presented with a Quilt... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
January 03, 2020
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for BUCN Mark Lancaster... [more]

2019

WWII VETERAN REQUESTS 100 CARDS FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
December 27, 2019
(BONHAM) - Today, Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush asked the community for help in ensuring WWII Navy Veteran Lyndoll Hurley receives 100 birthday cards for his centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 100 years old. On Wednesday, January 8, WWII U... [more]
RICHARD A. ANDERSON TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME UNVEILS ANGEL TREE
December 23, 2019
(HOUSTON) - The brand new Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home recently created their first Texas Veterans Angel Tree to allow family, friends and members of the community to have the opportunity to "Adopt-A-Veteran" for Christmas. The Angel Tree program at Richard ... [more]
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON AT AMBROSIO GUILLEN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
December 18, 2019
(El Paso) - This holiday season, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home is celebrating with an abundance of exciting events for residents, from Santa and Mrs. Claus gifts to a visit from Parkland School students. Additionally, Veteran residents Paul Parks and Patrick Brackeen proudly ... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: MILITARY ARTWORK UNVEILING BY LOCAL MARINE VETERAN
December 13, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - On Wednesday, December 18, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will showcase custom designed Military art work by one of their local Marine Veterans. Gerald King, local Marine Veteran from Coahoma, Texas has custom designed an... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 13, 2019
(AMARILLO) - On Tuesday, December 17, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host their annual Christmas party at 5 p.m. for residents and family. The Christmas party will include Santa delivering gifts that have been  generously donated by the Combat V... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
December 03, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for William T... [more]
VIETNAM VETERANS COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
December 03, 2019
(AMARILLO) - On Saturday, December 7, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony.  The ceremony will feature Vietnam Veteran Wayne Porter, as the keynote speaker. As part of the ceremony, memb... [more]
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JANICE BRADLEY
November 29, 2019
(MCALLEN) - Tuesday, December 3, the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday celebration for Veterans Land Board resident, Mrs. Janice Bradley at 3:00 p.m. Born in Ozana, Texas, Janice Bradley devoted her early years to investing in our student’s education as a ... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
November 19, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for AR Lewis Adkins Jr.... [more]
WWII VETERAN REQUESTS 100 CARDS FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
November 18, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush (Chairman of the Veterans Land Board) asked the community for help in ensuring WWII Army Veteran Janice Bradley receives 100 birthday cards for her centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 1... [more]
VETERANS DAY PARADE HOSTED BY WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
November 06, 2019
(TYLER) - On Saturday, November 9, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout. This event is held annually to honor our Veterans on the day set aside to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served in our nation's Armed Forces. A... [more]
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT CLYDE W. COSPER TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
November 04, 2019
(BONHAM) - On November 11, 2019 at 11:00 am, the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon.  The ceremony will feature Captain Travis Kelly, a decorated Army service member, as a guest speaker. The ceremony will includ... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 24, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Whittington. Born... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 22, 2019
(ABILENE) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Applegate. Born on Octob... [more]
ABILENE VETERAN CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL EXPANSION
October 22, 2019
(ABILENE) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement awarding $1.1 million in grant funding for additional expansion improvements to the Abilene Texas State Veterans Cemetery.... [more]
RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR EXPANSION
October 22, 2019
(MISSION) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) plans to award $1.5 million in additional grant funding for expansion improvements to the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Ve... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: CMR. BUSH TO RECOGNIZE VETERANS AT TEMPLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MILITARY APPRECIATION BANQUET
October 21, 2019
(TEMPLE) - On Tuesday, October 29, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman, George P. Bush will recognize Veterans including Veterans from William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home at the Temple Chamber of Commerce Military Apprec... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE COASTAL BEND TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 14, 2019
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SR Richard Scott. Born on Septembe... [more]
USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS OKTOBERFEST
October 08, 2019
(AMARILLO) - On Saturday, October 12, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host an Oktoberfest with a special performance from guest, Dr. Mike Middleton. Dr. Mike Middleton is a recognized and accomplished accordionist. His main musical in... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
October 07, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Mr. Juan Eloy Cosio. Born on November 18, 1955, M... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
September 30, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronald G. Sullivan. Born on August 12, 1943, Mr.... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
September 27, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Walter Albert Green. Born on ... [more]
FRANK M. TEJEDA TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME PRISONER OF WAR/ MISSING IN ACTION DAY CEREMONY
September 18, 2019
(FLORESVILLE) - The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home is hosting a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Day ceremony on Friday, September 20 to honor those who were held as prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.  This event is open to the public.Chapla... [more]
TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME RESIDENTS EMBARK ON HONOR FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON D.C.
September 13, 2019
(FLORESVILLE) - Last weekend, two of our Texas State Veterans Home residents embarked on a Trip of a Lifetime through Honor Flight Austin with a flight to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor. Residents of Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home, U.S. Army... [more]
EXPANSION GRANT AWARDED TO COASTAL BEND TEXAS STATE CEMETERY
September 03, 2019
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs grant to expand the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas. The VA has awarded the VLB a grant of $1,966,125 for 100 perc... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 29, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for A1C Ronald Padget Benoto. Born on No... [more]
AN AMERICAN HERO FROM THE GREAT CITY OF HOUSTON
August 29, 2019
(HOUSTON) - Last weekend, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush was joined by Veterans from all over the nation to honor Medal of Honor recipient, Lance Corporal Richard Anderson. 50 years ago to the very day, “Tex,” as Anderson is endearingly called by friends and f... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 22, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Bush announced that on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for ADJAR David Lee Boone. Born on March 14, 1954, Mr. Boone served in the United States Nav... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: VIETNAM MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPENT REMEMBERANCE CEREMONY
August 20, 2019
(HOUSTON ) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for ADJAR David Lee Boone. Born... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE COASTAL BEND TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
August 20, 2019
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, August 21th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private First Class Willi... [more]
CMR BUSH TEACHES TEXAS HISTORY AT STORM AND HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
August 20, 2019
(SAN ANTONIO) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited 4th grade students Hillcrest and Storm Elementary Schools as part of his Year of Education Initiative. Commissioner Bush kicked off the school year by teaching an interactive Texas History Map lesson on cotton, cattle and railways using replica... [more]
NEXT GEN WARRIOR: SUCCESS AFTER SERVICE
August 15, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced the launch of Next Gen Warrior, a new series formed as part of the ongoing Voices of Veterans oral history program.  The program’s mission is to provide inspiration for Iraq and Afghanistan era Veterans as they step off... [more]
COMMISSIONER BUSH ANNOUNCES TARRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT APPROVAL OF LAND FOR 10TH NURSING HOME
August 06, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement announcing the Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court unanimous vote to approve the donation 12 acres of property for the creation of the Texas Veterans Land Board’s 10th Vetera... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: PURPLE HEART DAY CEREMONY
August 06, 2019
(FLORESVILLE) - On Wednesday, August 7, the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home will host a Purple Heart Day Ceremony honoring the brave men and women who have been wounded in combat fighting for our nation and freedom. Residents, family members, staff and guests ... [more]
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “MAIL DROP: MAIL FOR VETS” PROGRAM
August 01, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commission George P. Bush announced the launch of “Mail Drop” a new program geared towards creating community engagement with Veterans in the Texas State Veterans Homes run by the Veterans Land Board. The program will begin with a trial run in the Lamun-Lusk-Sa... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
July 25, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Mr. Melvin Harry Klingbeil. Born in Janu... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: RICHARD A. ANDERSON TEXAS VETERAN HOME NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
July 24, 2019
(HOUSTON) - The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home is now accepting applications for Veterans to live in the brand-new, well accommodating Veterans home. The home was built specifically to assist and care for the brave men and women who served our country. The Richard A. Anderson h... [more]
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD WEBSITE
July 04, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the launch of the new Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) website. The redesigned website allows the VLB to efficiently and effectively serve Texas Veterans and their families by placing information only a click away... [more]
TIME CHANGE: VLB TO HOST TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR IN LUBBOCK ON JULY 13TH
July 01, 2019
(LUBBOCK) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Lubbock VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state in 2019... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Lubbock on July 13th
June 24, 2019
(LUBBOCK) - LUBBOCK - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Lubbock VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the sta... [more]
MEDIA ADVISORY: SCULPTURE UNVEILING CEREMONY
June 24, 2019
(MCALLEN) - The Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home announced plans to celebrate Independence Day with the unveiling ceremony of an Iwo Jima Raising the Flag sculpture. This intricate piece was carved out of wood six years ago by Harry James, a 101 year-old Navy veteran, and was donated to the State Vet... [more]
Media Advisory - Warrior Weekend Event and Cookout
June 17, 2019
(TEMPLE) - The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home announced our Veterans participation in Beyond the Battlefield/The Tiegen Foundation’s “Warrior Weekend”, on Friday, June 21, 2019. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home... [more]
Media Advisory - Warrior Weekend Event and Cookout
June 17, 2019
(TEMPLE) - The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home announced our Veterans participation in Beyond the Battlefield/The Tiegen Foundation’s “Warrior Weekend”, on Friday, June 21, 2019. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for James Leon Rimmer to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
June 13, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for James Leon Rimmer. Born in July of 1952, James Leon Rimmer served in the United States... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for SP4. Thomas Joe Quinn to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
June 13, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4. Thomas Joe Quinn. Born in January of 1944, Thomas Joe Quinn served in the United Sta... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
May 29, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SSG. Mary Lynne Werner. Born in July of 1951, Mary Lynne Werner served... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Harlingen on June 8th
May 28, 2019
(MISSION) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the VA Health Care Center at Harlingen. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
May 23, 2019
(MISSION) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Apolonio Leyva. Leyva is not expected to have anyone attend his fune... [more]
CLYDE W. COSPER TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
May 17, 2019
(BONHAM) - The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home is hosting a Memorial Day event, Monday, May 27th, honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty.  The community is invited to join the home for a special Memorial Day ceremony. Dr. Diego R... [more]
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
May 15, 2019
(MISSION) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for PFC David W... [more]
WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
May 14, 2019
(TYLER) - The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home is pleased to invited the community to a Memorial Day event, Monday, May 27th, honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty.  Attendance is estimated to be around 200 -300. The cere... [more]
VETERAN FUNDRAISING ART EXHIBITION
May 13, 2019
(AMARILLO) - The Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home is pleased to invite the community to our art exhibition, raising funds for the Home. The fundraising event will include live performances by West Texas A&M University School of Music as well as hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Casual attire is request... [more]
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON
May 13, 2019
(EL PASO) - On Friday, May 24th, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home will host a special Memorial Day event honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty. Residents, family members, staff and guests will join together for a formal ceremony followed by a luncheon. Around ... [more]
COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO SHOW OFF THEIR HOT RODS FOR VETERANS
May 08, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - On May 11th, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will celebrate Texas Veterans by hosting a hot rod/car show event.  The community is invited to bring out their hot rods and classics alike as we join together to celebrate our Veterans of the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez T... [more]
VLB TO HOST TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR IN HOUSTON ON MAY 11TH
May 01, 2019
(MISSION) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Houston Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout th... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
April 24, 2019
(MISSION) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Jack Calvin Burchfield. Born in December of 1938, Burchfield... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
April 17, 2019
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 William Robert Nagel. Nagel served in the United States Arm... [more]
Veterans at Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veteran Home receive Thrill of Flight experience
April 12, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - On Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation will be taking three Air Force Veterans from Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home up in the air to experience the thrill of flight by riding in the cockpit of a Boeing Stearman, the airplane used to train military aviators in ... [more]
Community encouraged to show off their hot rods for Veterans
April 08, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - On May 11th, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will celebrate Texas Veterans by hosting a hot rod/car show event.  The community is invited to bring out their hot rods and classics alike as we join together to celebrate our Veterans of the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez T... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
April 08, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SSGT Alan Fredrick Zumbrun. Born in June of 1944, Zumbrun served in... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 29, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for EN2 Bruce David Clements. Clements served in the United States Navy Bra... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
March 28, 2019
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SGT Andrew Cavazos Ybarra. Ybarra served in the United States Air F... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 22, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Jack Dillard Richardson. Born in July of 1947, Richardson serve... [more]
Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration
March 21, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - On Friday, March 29th, theLamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Homewill host a Vietnam Veterans Day event at2:00 p.m. The community is invitedto join the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Home as we celebrate our Texas Veterans who honorably served in Vietnam. Veterans will be honored during our Welcome Home ... [more]
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home Medal of Honor Celebration
March 20, 2019
(AMARILLO) - On Monday, March 25th, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will be hosting an event to celebrate National Medal of Honor day. Ussery Roan is excited to host the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum as they bring Charles Roan's Congressional Medal of Honor to the facility. This is the firs... [more]
Vietnam Veterans Day Recreation and Performance
March 18, 2019
(FLORESVILLE) - On Friday, March 29th, the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Day event at 1:30 p.m. including a performance by ReCreation at 2 p.m. The community is invited to join the Frank M. Tejeda Veterans Home as we celebrate our Texas Veterans who honora... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 15, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that TODAY Friday, March 15th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Specialist James Sabatke. Born in March of 1960, Sabatke ... [more]
Cmr. Bush announces 100th Unaccompanied Veteran exhibit
March 08, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that a display honoring 100 Unaccompanied Veteran Burials at the Texas Veterans Land Board State Veterans Cemeteries will be showcased on Monday, March 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Texas State Capitol Ground Floor Rotunda... [more]
100th Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
March 08, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Major Lee Shotwell Jr., a United States A... [more]
K-9 Veterans Day
March 05, 2019
(BIG SPRING) - On March 13th, the Texas Veterans Land Board will celebrateK-9 Veterans Day. We are excited to invite the community to join us at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home to partake in festivities. This event is a great opportunity for the community to come together with their K-9 and cele... [more]
Texas State Veterans Home Visits Berkner High School Junior ROTC Group Service Learning Project
March 04, 2019
(BONHAM) - On February 15, 2019 the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home located in Bonham, Texas had the opportunity to attend the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps service learning project at Berkner High School. The Berkner High School Junior ROTC group invited our Veteran res... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
February 21, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Specialist Hugh Gary Bryan, a United States SP5 Army Veteran. S... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Corpus Christi on March 16th
February 12, 2019
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Corpus Christi VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state... [more]
100th Birthday Celebration for Leola Shamburger
February 05, 2019
(TYLER) - On Wednesday, February 6th, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday party at 5:30pm for one of their residents, Mrs. Leola Shamburger. In 2013, Mrs. Shamburger moved into Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home after the passing of her husband, US Army Staff ... [more]
John Tyler High School JR ROTC to visit Veteran Home
January 30, 2019
(TYLER) - On Thursday, January 31st, the Veterans at the Watkins-Logan Veterans Home will be having lunch with the John Tyler High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).  More than twenty members of the JROTC will attend tomorrow’s event where they will hav... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
January 25, 2019
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Joseph Walker, a United States Air Force Veteran. Central Texas St... [more]
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Disabled American Veterans Chapter Recognition Lunch
January 25, 2019
(AMARILLO) - Today the Ussery Roan State Veterans Home located in Amarillo, Texas announced that they have received their latest piece of innovative technology - a Snoezelen machine for the benefit of their veterans. The Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home has been able to purchase a Snoeze... [more]
Cmr. George P. Bush announces freeze on VLB loans for federal employees
January 24, 2019
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that due to the federal government shutdown, the Veterans Land Board unanimously voted to place a freeze on loan payments for federal employees who are Veterans and hold a home or land loan with the Veterans Land Board. To be eligible, Veteran... [more]

2018

Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
December 27, 2018
(KILLEEN) - Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronnie Leroy Newcomer, a United States Army Vete... [more]
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Coastal Bend hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
December 14, 2018
(COASTAL BEND) - Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor and re... [more]
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
December 14, 2018
(ABELINE) - Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor an... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery
November 18, 2018
(MISSION, TX) - November 19th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private Frist Class Ronald Barker, a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Private First Class Barker served in the Marine Corps from January 11th, 1954... [more]
Cmr. Bush on sunset committee vote to adopt School Land Board staff report
November 14, 2018
(AUSTIN) - Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the Sunset Committee voted to adopt the School Land Board staff report. Recommendations 4 and 5 were withdrawn. “I am pleased that the Texas Legislature has taken note ... [more]
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home to salute World War II veteran Doyle Taylor on 100th birthday
November 14, 2018
(BONHAM, TX) - Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced the city of Bonham will designate Friday, November 16, 2018, as Doyle Taylor Day in honor of the Navy veteran’s 100th birthday. The proclamation will be read Friday morning at a private reception at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas Stat... [more]
Behind the scenes look: Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home
October 30, 2018
(HOUSTON) - The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home is set to open in the spring of 2019. On Friday, October 26th, 2018 Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush led a behind the scenes tour to give the public a first look at the progress made on this exciting development in our community. The ... [more]
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen Receives VA Grant Completely Funding Expansion and Improvements
September 25, 2018
(KILLEEN) - Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs grant fully funding the Central Texas State Cemetery expansion and improvements project in Killeen. The VA has awarded the VLB a grant of $2,650,880 for 100 perce... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush Votes in Favor of 10th State Veteran Home
September 14, 2018
(AUSTIN) - Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman GeorgeP. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Veterans Land Board's unanimous vote to approve the process of planning, designing, constructing, furnishing, equipping and operating a new Texas State Veterans Home in the Dallas Metroplex area.... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
September 05, 2018
(CORPUS CHRISTI) - Tuesday, September 11th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private John Anthony Piercey, a United States Army Veteran. Private Piercey served in the Army from April 23rd, 1976, to March 14th, 1977. Coastal... [more]
Public Invited to Celebration of WWII Army Veteran Roy Mauldin's 100th Birthday
August 29, 2018
(BIG SPRING, TX) - Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush and the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home invite the public to attend the centennial birthday of World War II Army Veteran Roy Mauldin. Mr. Mauldin served in the United States Army from September 1940 through October 1945. Entertainment will be... [more]
Clyde W. Cosper Veterans Home Residents Host Artwork Exhibit
August 24, 2018
(BONHAM, TX) - Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush and residents of Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home invite the public to attend a showing of veterans artwork from their five-week "We See You" art program on Saturday, August 25th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The "We See You" art ... [more]
Unaccompanied Veteran burials to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
August 22, 2018
(AUSTIN) - On Friday, August 24th, 2018, the Costal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct two Unaccompanied Veteran burials for Airman Third Class William L. McKee Jr. and Specialist 5 Toby Cole Pigford. The services for Airman McKee and Sgt. Pigford will be held at Coastal Bend State Ve... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush commemorates "Topping Off" of VLB's newest Texas State Veterans Home currently under construction
June 06, 2018
(AUSTIN) - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the most recent milestone in the construction of the ninth Texas State Veterans Home, operated by the Veterans Land Board (VLB), a division of the Texas General Land Office (GLO). The commemorative last steel beam was put into place recently at the V... [more]

2017

VLB Mobile Benefits Center makes its debut
May 09, 2017
(AUSTIN) - On Saturday, the Veterans Land Board (VLB) debuted its new VLB Mobile Benefits Center at the VLB Veterans Benefits Fair in San Antonio. This new state-of-the-art RV will travel across Texas helping the VLB staff spread the word to Texas veterans about the benefits and services they earned by servi... [more]
Bonham Veterans Home residents to participate in healing collaboration with Ranch Hand Rescue
March 01, 2017
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the General Land Office's Veterans Land Board (VLB) is collaborating with Ranch Hand Rescue (RHR) Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary to offer animal therapy for residents of the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home with P... [more]
Cmr. George P. Bush announces VLB to receive VA grants for Veteran Cemeteries in Killeen and Mission
February 14, 2017
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN - Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Veterans Administration notified the General Land Office's (GLO) Veterans Land Board (VLB) that it will receive more than one million dollars in grant funding for the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen and the... [more]
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces raises to veteran land and home loan limits
January 30, 2017
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN -Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that Texas veterans are now eligible for low-interest land loans up to $150,000. Commissioner Bush increased the land loan limit from $100,000 to $125,000 in his first act as chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) in 2015 ... [more]

2016

Commissioner Bush announces winners of the Save Texas History Essay Contest
December 01, 2016
(AUSTIN) - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the fourth- and seventh- grade winners of the 2016 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program.  The Essay Contest encourages students to answer the question, "What history ... [more]
Texas Veterans Land Board Celebrates 70 Years of Service
November 07, 2016
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN - On Monday, November 7, 2016, Commissioner George P. Bush congratulated the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) on 70 years of service to Texas veterans. The 70th anniversary was celebrated with a VLB Inception Day ceremony. VLB Senior Deputy Director Col. (ret.) Matt Elledge and more than 10... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush reports the Veterans Land Board achieves highest loan production level in more than a decade
November 01, 2016
(AUSTIN) - Texas General Land Office Commissioner and Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) George P. Bush is pleased to announce that during Fiscal Year 2016 the VLB loan program achieved its highest level of production in more than a decade. During the year, the VLB almost doubled their loan sales... [more]
Texas State Veterans Cemeteries Awarded $1.19 Million by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
October 20, 2016
(AUSTIN) - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded the VLB two grants totaling $1,193,134 for the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene and Killeen. "One of the great privileges of se... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush teams up with Okay to Say™ to help fellow veterans coping with PTS
June 29, 2016
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN – Today Okay to Say™ released a new public service announcement (PSA) featuring Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Chairman of the Veterans Land Board (VLB), encouraging his fellow veterans and their loved ones to seek help when dealing with post-traumatic stress (PT... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Dallas on June 11th
June 01, 2016
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN − A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Saturday, June 11, at Dallas VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials f... [more]
VLB Chairman George P. Bush's statement on the passing of Manny Rivas
May 24, 2016
(AUSTIN) - Manny Rivas, a true American hero who dedicated his life to veterans, passed away Saturday at the age of 90 in El Paso, Texas. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, released the following statement in honor of Mr. Rivas: "Manny Rivas will always be remembered as a humb... [more]
Commissioner Bush commends Houston City Council for vote in support of a new Texas State Veterans Home
April 20, 2016
(AUSTIN) - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush applauded the Houston City Council's adoption of an ordinance enabling the city’s purchase of land for a new Texas State Veterans Home to be built in the Houston area. This will be the ninth home to be constructed by the Texas Veterans Land Boa... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in El Paso on April 23rd
April 12, 2016
(AUSTIN) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Saturday, April 23, at the El Paso Community College Administrative Service Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in San Antonio on April 9th
April 06, 2016
(AUSTIN) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Saturday, April 9, at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016.  Officials fro... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Tyler on March 19th
February 29, 2016
(AUSTIN) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Bo... [more]
VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Houston on Feb. 20th
February 09, 2016
(AUSTIN) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials from the Texa... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush to visit with Veteran Employees at Ultra Electronics-Advanced Tactical Systems in Austin
February 09, 2016
(AUSTIN) - Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will tour the facilities of Ultra Electronics-Advanced Tactical Systems before sitting down to meet with veteran employees to make sure they’re aware of the benefits available to them through the Veterans Land ... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush to speak at Texas Veterans Commission’s 18th annual Veterans Summit
February 08, 2016
(AUSTIN) - Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush will speak during the opening session of the 18th annual TVC Veterans Summit. Commissioner Bush will speak about GLO veteran initiatives over the last year as well as plans to make 2016 the 'Year of the Vet... [more]
VLB hosts first Texas Veterans Benefits Fair of 2016 in McAllen on Jan. 23rd
January 08, 2016
(AUSTIN) - A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area veterans, is one of many planned throughout the state in 2016. Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Bo... [more]

2015

Land Commissioner Bush intervenes in lawsuit against unconstitutional seizure of private property by the BLM
December 01, 2015
(AUSTIN) - Today Commissioner George P. Bush announced the General Land Office (GLO) will intervene in the lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unconstitutional seizure and arbitrary taking of Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) land along the Red River. The GLO is filing an intervention in th... [more]
Veterans Day to be honored with celebrations across Texas
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - The Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are honoring veterans with celebrations across the state all week long. Several celebrations will be taking place on Wednesday - Veterans Day - at all eight of the VLB's Texas State Veterans Homes. Additionally Commissioner George P. Bush will h... [more]
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring to Host Veterans Day Program
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - The Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will host several Veterans Day celebrations throughout the week including all-day events starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The day-of events will feature performances by the local cheerleading, dance, and choral student groups and refre... [more]
Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso to Host Veterans Day Celebration
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - Wednesday morning the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso will host its annual Veterans Day celebration. The event will honor those men and women who served our country with a cookout sponsored by El Paso City Council Representative Carl Robinson. Other special guests will include... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush to meet with Texas Veterans in Abilene on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - Tomorrow morning Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6873 and Taylor County will host an informational meeting with Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush. Commissioner Bush will address Abilene and Taylor County leaders and participants will hear how the GLO and VLB collabora... [more]
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home to Host Veterans Day Program
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - The Alfredo Gonzalez Texas States Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day program at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. After a ceremony honoring the five branches of the military, residents and guests will be treated to a BBQ lunch. Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Law Do... [more]
Texas State Veterans Home in Temple to Hold Military Ball on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - Wednesday evening the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple will host its annual Veterans Military Ball with guest speaker, Colonel Mark W. Thompson. Troops from Ft. Hood and the 2nd Battalion 8th US Cavalry Regiment will provide the color guard and will be joined by the 206th Mil... [more]
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Veterans Day Parade and Cookout
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This second annual event will feature a patriotic parade honoring veterans through the expansive grounds of the home and will be followed by a large, free cookout which is op... [more]
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham to Host Veterans Day Program
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. This event will feature an address by Sen. Bob Hall, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Also taking part will be the Dodd City Elementary Honor Choir and Band, the Ector BETA Club ... [more]
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo to Host Veterans Day Celebration
November 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - The Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home Veterans Day in Amarillo will host its annual Veterans Day celebration at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event honoring the brave men and women who served our country will feature presentation of the colors by Tascosa High School ROTC Color Guard. Chaplains Br... [more]
Veterans Land Board Announces Changes at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
November 03, 2015
(AUSTIN) - Today the Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are happy to announce changes to a handful of policies. The State Veterans Cemeteries are a special resting place for our veterans and their families. And now it will be easier than ever for those families to stay together. As of November ... [more]
Commissioner George P. Bush to honor Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program
November 03, 2015
(AUSTIN) - On Wednesday Commissioner George P. Bush will honor a Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program. Joseph Tienter, a disabled vet whose roof is falling apart, will have a new roof installed during the day. Commissioner Bush will deliver brief remarks saluting Army Specialist 4t... [more]
Texas Vet Home Residents to Make Honor Flight - Last of a Generation
October 07, 2015
(AUSTIN) - Veterans and citizens will gather on Friday, October 9th at 9 a.m. in the Austin Bergstrom airport to send-off four Texas WWII veterans as they depart to Washington, D.C. Messrs. Carl Johnson resides in the Floresville Texas State Veterans Homes while Carl Knight, John Marshal and Joseph Novembre l... [more]
Voices of Veterans oral historian gets new mission
August 04, 2015
(AUSTIN) - The National Museum of the Marine Corps has a new Texas ambassador — U.S. Marine Major James Crabtree. Crabtree was appointed to the position by Governor Greg Abbott.  Crabtree coordinates the Texas Veterans Land Board's Voices of Veterans oral history program. His new duties as ... [more]
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home Celebrates 10th Anniversary
June 27, 2015
(AUSTIN) - On Saturday, June 27th, generations of veterans from the Rio Grande Valley gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. The McAllen home is named after U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Alfredo “Fredd... [more]
Commissioner Bush encourages Texas veterans to be heard – “What Does Freedom Mean to You?”
May 07, 2015
(AUSTIN) - Commissioner George P. Bush, Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board, is encouraging active duty military, veterans, their family members and those who honor our freedoms to participate in a special project of the Voices of Veterans program. The VLB is asking, “What Does Freedom Mean to... [more]
Commissioner Bush: GLO innovating online service to benefit Texas veterans
March 10, 2015
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN – Commissioner George P. Bush today unveiled the redesigned and streamlined Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) website – www.texasveterans.com. As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, Bush concurrently serves as Chairman of the VLB. The new website creates easy acc... [more]
George P. Bush Welcomes New Alamo Endowment Board
March 04, 2015
(AUSTIN) - AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush yesterday afternoon chaired the first meeting of a reconstituted Alamo Endowment Board, promising to turn the nonprofit into a fundraising powerhouse for Alamo preservation efforts. As Texas Land Commissioner, Bush oversees the Alamo on beha... [more]
Veterans Land Board recognizes top producing partners
February 05, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) ) - The Texas Veterans Land Board today announced participants who have helped promote veteran and military member benefits during the 2014 year.   Top real estate professionals, community developers and mortgage lenders generated Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) land and home loans we... [more]
Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery expansion ready to serve
February 03, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) ) - The growing number of South Texas heroes interred at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will be more than accommodated for years to come with two new columbaria ready for eternal service.  The two new structures expand the capacity of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery by 700 new... [more]
George P. Bush: Chris Kyle's life stands as example of service to all
February 02, 2015
((AUSTIN, Texas) ) - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today said he hopes Texans will forever remember Chris Kyle's life of service to our veterans and praised Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to declare Feb. 2 as "Chris Kyle Day."  "Chris Kyle deserves to be remembered for what he lived for, fought for and d... [more]