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Texas VLB Official Account for the Texas Veterans Land Board | Land, Home, and Home Improvement Loans, Texas State Veterans Homes and Cemeteries

Texas has always supported her Veterans in return for their military service. In 1946, Texas created the Veterans Land Board (VLB) to administer benefits exclusively for Texas veterans. Since then, the VLB has funded more than 200,000 Veteran loans. If you're a military member or Veteran, then you may qualify for special benefits provided by the State of Texas. The Texas VLB operates under the Tex

as General Land Office to provide Texas military members and Veterans land loans, home loans and home improvement loans. VLB also brings long-term care to Veterans in nine Texas State Veterans Homes located throughout the state and honors those who served in four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries. You can reach us at 1-800-252-8387. Social Media Terms of Use—
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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., hosted the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in ...
09/04/2026

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., hosted the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock earlier today.

She was joined by the VLB and several elected officials and community leaders representing West Texas and the City of Lubbock.

"The men and women who have served our nation in defense of the freedom that defines our way of life deserve to be laid to rest with the dignity befitting their sacrifices.

As VLB Chairwoman, it is an honor to ensure that this benefit is accessible to over 21,000 Veterans and their family members through VLB's new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery." - Commissioner Buckingham

More details here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/commissioner-buckingham-vlb-celebrate-ribbon-cutting-dedication-west-texas

09/03/2026

As VLB Chairwoman, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is deeply committed to serving our Texas Veterans and preserving their stories for future generations.

During her visit to the Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home, she spoke with ABC 7 Amarillo about the importance of taking care of America's heroes.

Thank you to People for helping us spread the word about WWII Veteran Weldon Bowen's 100th birthday on September 5th!We ...
09/02/2026

Thank you to People for helping us spread the word about WWII Veteran Weldon Bowen's 100th birthday on September 5th!

We want Mr. Weldon to receive at least 100 birthday cards to celebrate this amazing milestone, so please send your cards to the address listed below:

Mr. Weldon Bowen
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708

Read the full article from People here:

Texas WWII veteran Weldon Kenneth Bowen is turning 100 on Sep. 5, and state officials are inviting people to send him birthday messages in the hopes of reaching 100 cards on his special day.

Join the VLB for an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. U.S. Air F...
09/01/2026

Join the VLB for an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.

U.S. Air Force Major (Ret.) Johnnie Lee Pennington will be laid to rest on Tuesday, September 8th, at 10:00 a.m.

Johnnie was a Vietnam Veteran and part of a pioneering generation of Air Force women, who served our nation with honor and distinction for twenty years.

Please help us spread the word, and if you have the opportunity, please come out and attend.

We will always ensure that no Veteran is buried alone.

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve! For 110 years, proud reservists who exemplify courage and readiness hav...
08/29/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve!

For 110 years, proud reservists who exemplify courage and readiness have stepped up to answer the call of duty.

We thank you all for your service to our country. 🇺🇸

08/28/2026

Texans, let's help make a Veteran's 100th birthday a celebration to remember!

We want to send U.S. Marine and WWII Veteran Weldon Bowen 100 birthday cards to honor his service and this incredible milestone!

Please address your cards to:
Mr. Weldon Bowen
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708

The VLB, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the Kerr County Veteran Service Office invites all Veterans to attend an upc...
08/27/2026

The VLB, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the Kerr County Veteran Service Office invites all Veterans to attend an upcoming Veterans Benefits Fair in Kerrville!

Join us on Thursday, September 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Happy State Bank Expo Hall for this free Veteran resource event.

We'll be connecting Veterans and their families with information, assistance, and resources that they have earned.

More details here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/save-date-texas-land-commissioner-buckingham-announces-free-veterans

08/21/2026

We need your help in celebrating this World War II Veteran's 100th birthday!

U.S. Marine and WWII Veteran Weldon Bowen will be turning 100 on September 5th and we want to send him 100 birthday cards for this incredible milestone.

Mr. Bowen currently resides at the Watkins - Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler. Please address your cards to:

Mr. Weldon Bowen
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708

08/21/2026

VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., spoke to KYTX CBS19 this week about the VLB's efforts to bring a Texas State Veterans Cemetery to East Texas.

The VLB currently manages five Texas State Veterans Cemeteries, and we're working to open a sixth cemetery in East Texas to serve as a beautiful place of rest for over 32,000 Veterans in the area.

Whether it's providing helpful resources, ensuring the best quality care, or honoring their brave legacies, the GLO will always prioritize our nation's heroes.

U.S. Marine and World War II Veteran Weldon Bowen is asking for 100 cards for his 100th birthday on September 5th! Commi...
08/20/2026

U.S. Marine and World War II Veteran Weldon Bowen is asking for 100 cards for his 100th birthday on September 5th!

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging the Tyler community and Texans statewide to participate in the VLB's 100 for 100 program by sending a birthday card to one of our nation's heroes.

Mr. Bowen currently resides at the Watkins - Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler. Please address your cards to:

Mr. Weldon Bowen
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708

More details here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/us-marine-veteran-tyler-requests-100-cards-his-100th-birthday

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Austin, TX
78701

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