AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Summer Internship Program, a paid full-time, in-person program running from June 1 through July 31, 2026.
“As Land Commissioner, a mom, and a steward of Texas’ precious School Fund, I believe to my core that high-quality education is an essential building block of our state’s strong foundation,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “The GLO’s Summer Internship Program provides students with a critical part of their education—gaining real-life work experience by teaching professional skills that will be critical for their future careers. We are looking forward to an exciting summer of training and educating our future generation!”
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham with the GLO’s 2025 Summer Interns
The following departments will be seeking qualified interns this summer:
- Audit and Compliance
- Information Security
- Veterans Land Board
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Surveying Services
- Energy Resources
- Heritage
- Financial Management
- Information Technology Services
Selected interns will work five days per week onsite in downtown Austin and are embedded within a single department for the duration of the program, allowing for sustained contribution and meaningful engagement with departmental operations.
The program culminates in a capstone project that reflects interns’ learning, contributions, and overall experience. Interns will formally present their projects to department leadership, with attendance open to the full agency, promoting knowledge-sharing and cross-departmental visibility.
The program also includes a guided tour of the GLO’s archives and records, and the Texas State Capitol as part of the interns’ broader exposure to Texas history and public service.
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