Dawn Buckingham, M.D., the Texas Land Commissioner spoke with county residents, candidates for city, county and state offices and BCRP members at the February Informational Meeting. The evening meeting was held in the First National Bank Community Room following an informal meet and greet opportunity. Commissioner Buckingham, discussed the many important functions of the General Land Office, including efforts to preserve, protect and operate the Alamo and Museum, and the management and acquisition of state lands to protect the states borders and coast line. In addition she shared projects focused on helping Texans recovering from natural disasters, the funding of Texas public education through the Permanent School Fund, and how the GLO helps provide benefits to Texas Veterans.

The Bastrop County Republican Party has monthly Informational Meetings, which are held the 4th Monday of each month. We invite speakers on a variety of issues and topics. Visit BastropCtyGOP.com for more information.