Race 6 of 18

Commissioner of the General Land Office

Manages state public lands and mineral rights, the Permanent School Fund's land, the Alamo and coastal disaster recovery.

The General Land Office manages state lands and mineral rights, Permanent School Fund-related assets, veterans land programs, coastal and disaster-recovery functions and other statutory duties. It does not control U.S. foreign policy.

Sources under review

Texas land commissioner 2026 guide (Texas Tribune) · REPORTED · September 18, 2026

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Republican
Dawn Buckingham
Dawn Buckingham is the Republican candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Incumbent commissioner seeking another term leading the General Land Office.
Muslim / Islam record
No public info found
Muslim community engagement
No verified public record found
Pro-Israel political money
Partial review
Anti-Islam remarks & actions
No public info found
CIVIL LIBERTIES
No public info found
Years in public office
9 years
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Democrat
Benjamin Flores
Benjamin Flores is the Democratic candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Flores says he would use state lands and energy revenue to support public schools, expand veterans services and strengthen storm recovery.
Muslim / Islam record
No public info found
Muslim community engagement
No verified public record found
Pro-Israel political money
Partial review
Anti-Islam remarks & actions
No public info found
CIVIL LIBERTIES
No public info found
Years in public office
No public info found
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Libertarian
Neill Snider
Neill Snider is the Libertarian candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Mechanical contractor whose family operates a small cattle farm.
Muslim / Islam record
No public info found
Muslim community engagement
No verified public record found
Pro-Israel political money
Partial review
Anti-Islam remarks & actions
No public info found
CIVIL LIBERTIES
No public info found
Years in public office
No public info found
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What we examine for this office

1. Office-Specific Record & Authority
2. Family & Household Policy
3. Muslims, Islam & Civil Rights — Documented Record
4. Muslim Community Engagement
5. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
6. Democracy & Civil Liberties
7. Palestine, Israel & Foreign Policy

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Dawn Buckingham (Republican), Benjamin Flores (Democrat), Neill Snider (Libertarian).

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