On this episode of the podcast Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham breaks down the state’s aggressive, tech-driven fight to secure the southern border and the state’s land. She details how Texas is using aerial surveillance, ground-penetrating technologies and rapid-response teams to detect and shutdown cartel-built tunnels before they become trafficking pipelines.

Commissioner Buckingham shares new data showing a sharp drop in illegal crossings and human trafficking attempts — even as federal policies make border security more difficult. She highlights the Texas General Land Office’s stewardship of 13 million acres, explaining how the state’s oil and gas revenues fuel public education and why energy independence remains a conservative cornerstone.

You can learn more about Dr. Dawn Buckingham on her official website: www.DawnBuckingham.com or by following her on X: @DrDawnBuckinghamTX.