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COMMISSIONER DAWN BUCKINGHAM: Texas Leads Charge Against Cartel Tunnel Threats
Texas stands as the first line of defense for America’s sovereignty, security, and safety. Thanks to President Donald Trump’s steel resolve, cartels are now up against the most secure border in the history of this…
Opinion · 1 source · Jul 1, 2026Read itThe journal
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About Dawn Buckingham
Dawn Buckingham is an American physician and politician who has served as Land Commissioner of Texas since 2023. She was elected in November 2022 and sworn in on January 10, 2023. A member of the Republican Party, she served as a state Senator from 2017 to 2023. She worked as a surgeon before being elected Land Commissioner. She is the first woman in Texas history to serve as Land Commissioner.
Everything about Dawn Buckingham →- Occupation
- politician, ophthalmologist
- Position held
- member of the State Senate of Texas, member of the State Senate of Texas, Texas Land Commissioner
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- 1965
- Website
- http://dawnbuckingham.com/