General Land Office (TLO) Profile

The General Land Office manages state lands, coastal resources, energy leasing, and programs supporting veterans and public education. The office plays a central role in overseeing stewardship of natural assets and securing revenue for statewide programs.

General Land Office Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Dawn Buckingham, M.D. — Commissioner

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$1,279,467,863$1,155,089,569
General Revenue$36,753,924$15,378,862
GR – Dedicated$51,063,589$51,074,639
Federal Funds$748,332,191$770,362,307
Other Funds$443,318,159$318,273,761
Number of FTEs870.5870.5

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the General Land Office

Committee NameLink
House Land and Resource ManagementView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Natural ResourcesView
Senate FinanceView

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