TEXAS — Texas Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-24) has announced she's entering the race for Texas Land Commissioner.

Buckingham has been a member of the Texas Senate since 2017.

The incumbent land commissioner George P. Bush announced last week he's running for Texas attorney general, setting up what could be one of the most competitive primary challenges with embattled incumbent Ken Paxton.Bush was first elected land commissioner in 2014 and won reelection four years later.

During his time leading the General Land Office, Bush has faced criticism over the major renovation of the Alamo historic site. He's also been criticized for his recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey.