# Texas Rare Earths Challenge China

> Texas rare earth project could fund schools and cut U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals.
- Title: Texas Rare Earths Challenge China · Dallas Express | Shortify
- Summary: Texas rare earth project could fund schools and cut U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says Round Top rare…
- Keywords: texas, rare earths, china, school funding, land commissioner, round top, critical minerals, permanent school fund, news, politics, Rare, Earths
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/special-features/texas-rare-earths-could-challenge-china-and-bring-billions-to-schools
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-10T15:00:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, rare earths, china, school funding, land commissioner, round top, critical minerals, permanent school fund, news, politics
## Texas rare earth project
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says Round Top rare earth deposit could fund schools and reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals.
## China's rare earth control
China accounted for 91% of global refining output for magnet rare earths in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency.
## Round Top project timeline
USA Rare Earth targets late 2028 for commercial production at Round Top with processing facilities in Colorado and magnet manufacturing in Oklahoma.
## School funding potential
Bonus payments and royalties from Round Top lease go to the Permanent School Fund, which supports K-12 public education, potentially generating tens of billions.
## Key takeaway

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says Round Top rare earth deposit may generate tens of billions for school funding and reduce U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals.