Commissioner of Agriculture
Four-year term. The agriculture commissioner’s principal job is promoting Texas’ agricultural products. In that capacity, the commissioner facilitates trade and marketing of agricultural products; regulates weights and measures; regulates pesticide use and application; certifies organically produced products; administers the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs; provides financial help to farmers; and helps solve issues related to natural disasters. Current annual salary: $140,938
CANDIDATES:
- Nate Sheets(Republican)
- Clayton Tucker(Democrat)
- Austin R. Kelly(Libertarian)
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Qualifications
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Food Assistance for Children and Schools
How would you ensure the nutritional needs of Texas children are met year-round?
Health
In what ways can the Texas commission work to improve nutrition and public health outcomes?
Protecting Herds and Crops
What would you do to protect Texas ranches and farms from invasive pests (such as the New World Screwworm) and disease?
Water
What policies would you support to balance water usage between the needs of farmers and the development of data centers?
