Texas Scorecard by Valerie Muñoz October 7, 2024
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham signed the deed during her trip to the Alamo Visitor Center.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has signed the deed taking ownership of the Alamo Cenotaph.
The Cenotaph, located outside of the structure, became the center of controversy when former Land Commissioner George P. Bush unveiled plans to reimagine the Alamo, which included relocating the Cenotaph.
The Cenotaph, which means empty tomb, is a memorial honoring those who defended the Alamo. It also marks the Texas Centennial.
Plans to move it prompted outrage from citizens and elected officials.
Once elected as Land Commissioner, Buckingham made well on her promise to restore and preserve the Alamo instead of “reimagining” it. Buckingham advocated for the Alamo Plan—a $400 million project to construct an Alamo Visitor Center & Museum and preserve the Alamo Plaza, Alamo church, and Cenotaph.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Alamo Plan into law in June of 2023.
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