Youll want to check for open polling locations with your local elections office before you head out to vote. } } Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, announced Monday she is running for land commissioner. }); The Texas Newsroom made multiple interview requests with Buckingham's campaign, but she was never made available for this story. But Buckingham hasnt been specific in terms of policies. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? by Trent Brown width: 35px !important; } } Public Service in a State Office is an honorable profession requiring deep knowledge of correct and appropriate execution of the duties of the Office to achieve broad and specific goals, within and across relevant jurisdictions, through diligent and wise use of resources, programs, and personnel in fulfillment of agency relationships among all relevant levels of state and federal governments to best serve our Texas stakeholders within the frameworks of state statutes, common law, the State of Texas Constitution and applicable Laws and Acts of the United States of America. } font-size: 2em; If people look at the history of South Texas and decide they have a problem with that, then there's nothing I can do about it except honor what I think is the job of taking responsibility for 13 million acres of public land and benefiting all public school children.. z-index:1; } .race_header.green { The deadline to register to vote in the 2022 primary election was Oct. 11. font-weight: 300; Kleberg told Flores he hopes people can look at his background and experience and move on. } Several races from the March primary in Texas went to a runoff, meaning no candidate seeking their partys nomination got more than 50% of the vote. He focused his campaign on leasing state land to produce more renewable energy. float: left; } position: relative; left: 0px; State Sen. Accountable - INTEGRITY. Another ad billed her as a "staunch defender of the Trump agenda.". Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. Comptroller With that being said, those issues are going to be more on the legislative side. Apply today ! Additionally, you can confirm with your county elections office whether election day voting is restricted to locations in your designated precinct or if you can cast a ballot at any polling place. Jay Kleberg defeated Sandragrace Martinez in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Land Commissioner on May 24, 2022. Whoever wins the May 24 runoff will appear on the ballot in November. Show us with your support. Securing a stable Texas future resilient in its handling of natural disasters like hurricanes necessarily means productive communication with state and federal agencies to optimize resource allocations for the mitigation of and recovery from perils that damage homes, infrastructure, and ecosystems. letter-spacing: 0.03em; The filing deadline was December 13, 2021. They have a plan that includes an archives, that includes an area for schoolchildren to actually sit in the shade, he said. line-height: 1.5em; Veterans issues have been an area of focus of the General Land Office since 1946, after World War II, with the creation of the Veterans Land Board. Not only does the next Land Commissioner have the opportunity and responsibility to address and combat the effects of climate change, but they also have the opportunity to affect some other policy areas as well. Last year, the agency announced that the city of Houston and Harris County werent included in the first round of federal relief funding related to recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey. Dawn Buckingham (left) and Tim Westley (right) are vying for the Republican nomination for Texas land commissioner. by Patrick Svitek Contrary to Buckingham, he hasnt talked much about securing the border or being pro-life. Check if youre registered to vote, Not always. max-width: 75px; display: flex; } After a crowded March primary, Jay Kleberg and Sandragrace Martinez were the Democrat's top two vote-getters for land commissioner. margin: 8px auto; If abortion bans are enacted, millions would be forced to travel to less restrictive states, and some health providers are warning they may not be able to handle the surge in demand. position: absolute; }); Credit: Nick Wagner / San Antonio Report A dozen people are vying to become the next Texas land commissioner, overseeing an agency that manages 13 million acres of state land, administers disaster recovery funds, contributes to public school funding and has administrative control of the Alamo. Sergio Martnez-Beltrn is the Texas Capitol Reporter for The Texas Newsroom. margin-right: 10px; text-align: center; .inner_percentage { chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); overflow-x: scroll; Dawn Buckingham officially announced Monday, June 7, that she is running for Texas land commissioner. The other hopes to use the platform to address mental health challenges in the state. Here's what you need to know. font-weight: bold; .votebox-results-cell--number { Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. margin-top: 16px; } border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; } Like using public land to address homelessness among veterans. Commissioner Miller is a businessman who breeds and trains American Quarter Horses. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters? background: #4c4c4c; } In the Texas AG Republican primary runoff, it's Paxton's legal troubles vs. Bush's family name, Supreme Court sides with Sen. Ted Cruz in campaign finance case. Governor Dan Patrick where they pushed back against the Biden administration lifting Title 42 a policy that allows for the immediate expulsion of asylum seekers and other migrants at the southern border on public health grounds. She does not include details on her plans to reduce inflation across Texas, which does not generally fall under the GLOs purview. color: #888; Dawn Buckingham is well positioned in the crowded Republican primary for Texas land commissioner, a race that's expected to inflame culture . } } Buckingham does not mention the Alamo or her plans for its management on her website. text-align: center; .votebox { letter-spacing: .04em; position: relative; margin-right: 12px; Alfred Molison advanced from the Green convention for Texas Land Commissioner on April 9, 2022. .results_text { First, with Mr. Calvin Bohot, a huge man with an even bigger heart, I would work alongside in repairing and servicing combines in the shop or outside in rice country, Texas. Whoever wins will face the winner of the Democratic runoff between Jay Kleberg and Sandragrace Martinez in November. background-color: grey; Absolutely Im pro-life. The secretary of states website will also have information on polling locations closer to the start of voting. .results_row.winner { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Second, working with Mr. Larry Krenek, a friendly and modest-tempered gentleman, and the main diesel mechanic, I learned through a wise joke that weevils do not cause cavitation in piston heads! The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. } } She led in the March GOP primary with 41.9% of final votes. .results_row td { Its not OK when we have an example of Hurricane Harvey hitting and we have people that are still reeling from the effects of it years later, Westley told The Texas Newsroom. vertical-align: middle; She has worked as an eye surgeon specializing in oculoplastics and was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Currently, the project aims to preserve the Alamo Mission itself along with the Long Barrack, the Alamos oldest structure that once housed Spanish missionaries, and to expand the site by constructing a museum and visitor center for tourists who wish to learn about the history of the Alamo. Republican Dawn Buckingham and Democrat Jay Kleberg clinched their parties nominations for Texas land commissioner Tuesday and will face off in Novembers general election. On the campaign trail, she held multiple stops with Lt. Ballot measures, Who represents me? chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); letter-spacing: 0.03em; .image-candidate-thumbnail { What was your very first job? } else { Republicans in Texas will decide next week who will be their nominee for commissioner of the Texas General Land Office: either Trump-endorsed candidate Dawn Buckingham or GOP historian Tim Westley. The GLO also manages and contributes to the state's Permanent School Fund. text-align: center; VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); .electionsectionheading { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { background-color: #db0000; chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); } padding-bottom: 0px; Railroad Commissioner, Texas held an election for land commissioner on November 8, 2022. } margin-top: 1em; As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster relief funding and helps fund public education. padding-bottom: 7px; Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj z-index:1; .votebox { .votebox-results-metadata-p { Other leaderships I admire nationally and locally are the late former United States Presidents George H.W. Attorney General } After their interaction, Flores said she was not fully convinced. margin-bottom:16px; Its not OK when we have an example of Hurricane Harvey hitting and we have people that are still reeling from the effects of it years later, Westley told The Texas Newsroom. In her interview with the Texas Scorecard she said shell do whatever needs to be done to stop migrants from crossing the border illegally. } Some have suggested the Alamo should be updated to represent its wider historical importance, including the role of slavery in the Texas Revolution and the Alamos previous role as a Native American burial ground. background-color: #dac113; .race_header.green { width: 100%; Not always. The news of her decision comes two days after the current land commissioner, George P. Bush, announced he was running for attorney general next year, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton. Email him at smb@kut.org. text-align: left !important; The top positions include, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner, and railroad commissioner. Sergio Martnez-Beltrn reports on Texas politics and government for The Texas Newsroom. font-weight: bold; Incumbent George P. Bush defeated Jerry Patterson, Davey Edwards, and Rick Range in the Republican primary for Texas Land Commissioner on March 6, 2018. Disclosure: Texas General Land Office has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. height: 100%; } It also provides benefits for Texas veterans and their families through the Texas Veterans Land Board. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } .votebox_legend { This is an executive position.. } Was early voting available to all voters? .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); I learned so much in managing resources helpful to the shop and in helping the mechanics and the customers, both in the store and in the field. } margin-top: 0px; chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); margin-bottom: -2px !important; "Its my goal as your next Texas Land Commissioner to safeguard the heroes who served in our military, protect our exceptional natural resources, and protect our unique Texas heritage, especially the Alamo, she said. } } There were no incumbents in this race. Land Commissioner George P. Bush is stepping down to run for attorney general. } History shows there are few governors who have attempted to make immigration central to their campaigns, and it has worked in the short term. background-color: #f4f4f4; max-width: 600px; I will be running for Land Commissioner with a strong conservative record defending the right to life, our Second Amendment, our invaluable oil and gas industry, and the low tax economy that has made Texas great. Voters can still cast votes without those IDs if they sign a form swearing that they have a reasonable impediment from obtaining a proper photo ID or use a provisional ballot. The General Land Office can contribute up to $600M annually to the Texas Permanent School Fund, which funds public K-12 education. } On the other hand, let me just say this, his opponent doesnt know about this position.. background-color: #003388; Kleberg used to be associate director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. margin-right: 12px; } They are active members of the Cowboy . color: #fff; Oct. 12, 20225 AM Central. } Youll need one of seven types of valid photo ID to vote in Texas: A state drivers license, a Texas election identification certificate, a Texas personal identification card, a Texas license to carry a handgun, a U.S. military ID card with a personal photo, a U.S. citizenship certificate with a personal photo or a U.S. passport. One of the goals I have immediate goals is to make sure that we have liaisons in all of the locations across Texas where people can reach them.. }, 100); Ive dealt with natural disaster funds that came out of Deepwater Horizon in criminal and civil settlement dollars that came into the state, Kleberg said. .quote-icons { TEXAS BUREAU Jay Kleberg of Texas' King Ranch family is running for land commissioner as a Democrat Jay Kleberg, a conservationist and documentary film producer, said Texas must. margin-top: 0px; During his tenure as land commissioner, George P. Bush came under fire for wanting to redevelop the site, and proposing relocating the Cenotaph because of its deteriorating condition. display: inline-block; display: inline-block; VoterInfobyState_Toggle = true; } I think hes just trying to ignore it by falling back on all this stuff that hes done, he wants to ignore the elephant in the room, Flores said. The winner in November will replace Republican George P. Bush, who is running for Texas attorney general. } Dawn Buckingham and Jay Kleberg will face off to be Texas' next land commissioner in November Republican Dawn Buckingham and Democrat Jay Kleberg won their primary runoffs. Republicans in Texas will decide next week who will be their nominee for commissioner of the Texas General Land Office: either Trump-endorsed candidate Dawn Buckingham or GOP historian Tim Westley. Jay Kleberg and Sandragrace Martinezs platforms are polar opposites one focuses on climate change mitigation and the other addresses mental health challenges in the state. bottom: 2px padding-top: 30px !important; } .inner_percentage.Republican { She said she sees the General Land Office as the ideal platform to address mental health issues in Texas. } 5:13 AM on Dec 22, 2021 CST. } The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Texas Land Commissioner on March 1, 2022. overflow-y: hidden; VoterInfobyState_Resized = true;

. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. } Cities | } .inner_percentage.Green { .votebox-scroll-container { border-radius: 50%; } } VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); left: 0px; Paxton has been under indictment on state securities fraud charges since before his last reelection. Revolutions emerge because of what preceded that which commenced on the 9th of November 1989 - oppression. So, we'll be looking at that very seriously.. .votebox-results-cell--check { } Martinez is a San Antonio activist who has run twice for the Railroad Commission. Today, some perceptions of these types of benefits and their relative entitlement status are much different. width: 90%; .non_result_row { The role is crucial . There were no incumbents in this race. .votebox-scroll-container { Youll need one of seven types of valid photo ID to vote in Texas: A state drivers license, a Texas election identification certificate, a Texas personal identification card, a Texas license to carry a handgun, a U.S. military ID card with a personal photo, a U.S. citizenship certificate with a personal photo or a U.S. passport. A coalition of voting rights groups is also helping voters navigate election concerns through the 866-OUR-VOTE (687-8683) voter-protection helpline. } Let's solve. Being a small lady, I could squeeze into compartments or get that fallen bolt in the nook behind the auger or under a sieve. The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education. } Buckingham told the Texas Scorecard she would also not move the Cenotaph anywhere. Texas Democrats decide next week who will be their party's nominee for state land commissioner. Check if youre registered to vote here. } Westley has carried on a low-key campaign, laying out more specific plans on how to tackle the issues under the purview of the General Land Office. Kleberg said that, if elected, he thinks the first priority should be to improve how the state plans and distributes these resources. External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell height: 22px; Westley, the historian for the Republican Party of Texas, secured his seat in the runoff election with 14.8% of the votes in the March primary. } } $(window).on('resize',resizeChevron); .race_footer { } } display: inline-block; State Board of Education (15 seats) As your next Land Commissioner, Ill continue fighting for you.. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Disaster recovery is one of the things Buckinghams runoff challenger, Tim Westley, wants to specifically address. padding-left: 0; Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. .question-scroll-container { What we are doing as a state, especially those in top positions at a statewide level, really arent addressing some of those challenges.. In a February interview with the conservative outlet Texas Scorecard, Buckingham explained how she views the land commissioner position. border-radius: 50%; He also voiced support for updates to the scope of the history that the site of the Alamo represents, which have been the source of controversy in recent years. text-align: center; "Lets get an election bill passed.". At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. Will it work. Democratic primary for Texas Land Commissioner Sandragrace Martinez and Jay Kleberg advanced to a runoff. display: inline-block; Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election. This office is our states top environmental post, and our state is already feeling the effects of climate change. Jay is running as a Democrat for Texas Land Commissioner to put the focus of the GLO back to where it belongs: respecting the land, funding our children's future, and being a responsible steward protecting the public and economic health of Texas. The winner of Novembers general election will replace George P. Bush as head of the Texas General Land Office. margin-bottom:16px; Other than the General Land Office's responsibility for Texas' 13 million acres of public land, the commissioner chairs the Veterans Land Board and an enormous fund for public education . Westley has carried on a low-key campaign, laying out more specific plans on how to tackle the issues under the purview of the General Land Office. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { } } font-size: 12px; .votebox { Peoples reborn in new spirits of hope, peace, and expectations.

. } It unified so many and a country - several countries, included the United States. top: 0px; position: relative; Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Westley is the historian of the Republican Party of Texas. My first job was working on the farm and ranch taking care of vegetables and chickens, pigs, and cattle. vertical-align: top; I think that theres a tremendous amount of history there that goes back thousands of years, and then theres modern history there as well that should be told, and the plan is to tell it, he said. Here's what you need to know. } width: 50px; Find a complete list of them here. background-color: #6db24f; When asked how the agency can improve disaster recovery, she said, Theres been a lot of articles about how we probably have a lot of room to improve in our hurricane recovery. 100% remote. left: 0; The winner in the May 24 runoff will be a step closer to helm the agency in charge of managing the states 13 million acres of land, as well as the distribution of disaster aid and help for the states veterans. padding-bottom: 3px; It is our foundation for innovations - it is our Texas motto. Martinez is a licensed professional mental health counselor from San Antonio. } overflow-x: auto; In Marchs eight-person Republican primary, Buckingham was the clear leader, receiving about 42% of the votes. } Agriculture Commissioner Get your TribFest tickets by May 31 and save big! In an interview with The Texas Tribune, Kleberg said he planned the 10-stop tour as something thats very Texan and as apolitical as possible to reach Texans all across the state and on both sides of the aisle. } She has also secured big endorsements, including the coveted support of former president Donald Trump. Theyll face off against one of two Republicans also in a May 24 runoff: either Texas GOP historian Tim Westley or Dawn Buckingham, a state senator endorsed by former president Trump. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .race_header.libertarian { .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} background: #f5f5f5; Risks discounted by logic can still hurt you in hard ways - sometimes the harm is intentional and malicious. Early voting is underway for the primary runoffs. | Who do you look up to? Bush faced criticism for his involvement in the GLOs Alamo renovation and redevelopment project, especially his defense of moving the Cenotaph, a 1930s monument that commemorates those who died in the 1836 battle for which the Alamo is known. background-color: #ccc; display: block; In the United States of America, there are still Berlin Walls. .outer_percentage { width: 100%; display: none; }. height: auto; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { function widget_load_check_jquery() { width: 50px; } .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Eight Republicans and four Democrats are running to succeed Land Commissioner George P. Bush as head of the Texas General Land Office, setting up two of the most crowded contests to. overflow-x: auto; background-color: #6db24f; How the General Land Office under Bush has handled disaster recovery has been a sticking point among Democrats and Republicans. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says Texans are deeply frustrated with the situation at their southern border, a situation she describes as "frightening.". } This has caused friction between them and the public. .results_table_container { chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); Whoever gets the most votes will move forward to the general election in November. position: absolute; .percentage_number { I would push to not only allocate the full $600M annually to the Permanent School Fund, but work with the legislature to increase the limit on how much the GLO could contribute annually. The Lakeway Republican represents District 24, which includes Burnet, Llano, and Blanco counties and stretches northwest to the Abilene area.