In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner, to discuss how Texas is leading the fight for border security, energy independence, and land sovereignty. Dr. Buckingham oversees 13 million acres of Texas public land, including mineral rights that help fund public education through the Permanent School Fund. She explains how Texas is developing rare earth minerals to reduce reliance on China, blocking foreign adversaries from purchasing strategic land, and taking bold action to secure the southern border — including reclaiming cartel-controlled islands in the Rio Grande and supporting border wall construction. We also discuss the historic restoration of the Alamo and how preserving Texas history strengthens the next generation. This conversation covers border security, rare earth minerals, Chinese land purchases, energy production, veterans programs, disaster recovery, and the future of Texas sovereignty — and why what happens in Texas impacts the entire nation.
Securing the Border & Stopping China | Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner
In this episode, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner, to discuss how Texas is using its constitutional authority, land management powers, and mineral resources to strengthen border security, protect American sovereignty, and fund public education.
Dr. Buckingham oversees 13 million acres of Texas public land and the mineral rights that support the Permanent School Fund — one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the United States. She explains how oil, gas, and rare earth mineral development on Texas land help finance schools, veterans programs, and disaster recovery efforts without raising taxes.
The conversation also explores Texas’ aggressive action to secure the southern border during the Biden administration, including:
Dr. Buckingham also details how Texas intervened to prevent Chinese nationals from acquiring strategic land near critical infrastructure and military bases, protecting the state’s energy grid and national security.
In addition, she shares updates on the historic preservation and transformation of the Alamo — including the creation of a world-class museum, education center, and restoration efforts designed to protect the Shrine of Texas Liberty for future generations.
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Texas has long stood at the center of the fight for sovereignty, energy independence, and constitutional governance. In this conversation, Dr. Buckingham explains why what happens in Texas doesn’t just impact Texans — it shapes the future of the entire country.