A Veteran, Refinery Worker, a Union Leader and a candidate running for Texas Land Commissioner pledging to restore transparency, accountability, and integrity to an office that should serve everyday Texans, not political insiders and wealthy donors.
Key Responsibilities of the Texas Land Commissioner:
- Public Land Management: Manages state-owned lands, including coastal areas and, since 2011, the Alamo.
- Revenue Generation for Education: Leases state lands for oil, gas, and renewable energy (wind/solar), directing funds into the Texas Permanent School Fund.
- Disaster Recovery: Administers federal funds for disaster recovery and mitigation, helping communities rebuild.
- Coastal Protection: Safeguards over 3,400 miles of coastline, including beach cleaning, oil spill prevention, and erosion management.
- Veterans Land Board (VLB): Oversees the VLB, which provides low-interest land, home, and housing loans, as well as cemeteries and care homes for Texas veterans.
- Surveying and Archives: Maintains historical land titles, maps, and archives dating back to the Republic of Texas.
