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Energy Production
Candidate positionAs Land Commissioner, I would support responsible energy production, fair leasing practices, and reducing wasteful spending within the General Land Office itself. More revenue from state lands can help reduce pressure for higher taxes on Texas families and businesses.
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As Land Commissioner, I would support responsible energy production, fair leasing practices, and reducing wasteful spending within the General Land Office itself. More revenue from state lands can help reduce pressure for higher taxes on Texas families and businesses.
Reduce Burden On Taxpayers
Candidate positionTexas owns millions of acres of land and mineral rights through the General Land Office. Those assets should be managed efficiently and transparently to maximize revenue for Texas taxpayers and public schools, or should be sold.
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Texas owns millions of acres of land and mineral rights through the General Land Office. Those assets should be managed efficiently and transparently to maximize revenue for Texas taxpayers and public schools, or should be sold.
for Texas Land Commissioner
Candidate positionI believe Texans deserve a Land Commissioner who respects private property, supports responsible use of our natural resources, and understands that government works best when it stays focused, transparent, and accountable. I’m running to offer Texans a practical, freedom-minded alternative that puts individual rights and common sense first. 2
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I believe Texans deserve a Land Commissioner who respects private property, supports responsible use of our natural resources, and understands that government works best when it stays focused, transparent, and accountable. I’m running to offer Texans a practical, freedom-minded alternative that puts individual rights and common sense first. 2
Transparency
Candidate positionBeliefThe General Land Office should focus on its core responsibilities, operate with transparency, and avoid political favoritism and unnecessary spending. Texans work hard for their money, and state government should do the same.
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The General Land Office should focus on its core responsibilities, operate with transparency, and avoid political favoritism and unnecessary spending. Texans work hard for their money, and state government should do the same.
Respect Private Property and Individual Rights
Candidate positionFactVote summary · BeliefRespect private property, individual rights, and responsible stewardship in General Land Office decisions.
- Keep government focused and accountable.
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Manage or Sell State Land to Maximize Public Value
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyManage state land and mineral rights efficiently and transparently to maximize revenue for taxpayers and public schools, or sell assets that should not remain state-owned.
- Evaluate continued ownership against public return.
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Support Responsible Energy Production
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupport responsible energy development on state lands.
- Balance production with land stewardship.
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Use Fair Leasing Practices
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyUse fair and transparent leasing practices for state land and mineral assets.
- Protect competition and public revenue.
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Reduce Wasteful General Land Office Spending
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyReduce unnecessary spending within the General Land Office.
- Lower pressure for higher taxes through efficient administration.
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Prevent Political Favoritism
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyOperate the General Land Office transparently, focus it on core duties, and avoid political favoritism.
- Make decisions accountable to Texans.
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Use Land Revenue to Reduce Tax Pressure
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityIncrease responsible revenue from state land to reduce pressure for higher taxes on families and businesses.
- Link asset stewardship to taxpayer value.
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