Benjamin Flores D
Benjamin Flores is a former Bay City Councilman, cybersecurity and compliance professional, small farmer, husband, father, and leukemia survivor running for Texas Land Commissioner.
Commissioner of the General Land Office (Texas)
- Election Day
- November 3, 2026
- Party
- Democratic
- Opponents
- 2
- Ballot status
- Certified by the Texas Secretary of State (source)
About Benjamin
Benjamin Flores is a former Bay City Councilman, cybersecurity and compliance professional, small farmer, husband, father, and leukemia survivor running for Texas Land Commissioner. After nearly 30 years working in cybersecurity and public service, Ben is focused on bringing transparency and accountability to the General Land Office, protecting Texas public lands and coastlines, strengthening support for veterans and public schools, and ensuring state government works for everyday Texans. His campaign is rooted in a simple principle: Texans First. Always.
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On the Ballot
- General Election
November 3, 2026 - Opponents
Dawn Buckingham (R)
Neill Snider (L)
In Benjamin's Own Words
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Where Benjamin Stands on the Issues
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Documented positions
Pledges that the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board will apply the law consistently and serve people based on eligibility and need.
“As Land Commissioner, I will make sure the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board apply the law consistently, respect individual privacy, and deliver services based on eligibility and need.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas: Q & A · Checked September 28, 2026
Supports regulating hemp products with testing, quality standards and age limits instead of banning them.
“I support clear rules, quality standards, and age limits that keep products legal and out of the black market instead of driving them into it.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas: Q & A · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes protecting Texas beaches, strengthening storm-recovery programs, and distributing relief funds fairly.
“I’ll protect Texas beaches and natural resources, strengthen storm-recovery programs, ensure relief funds are distributed fairly, and pursue FEMA money that never reached Houston-area communities.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas Land Commissioner · Checked September 28, 2026
Believes health care should be a right.
“I believe healthcare should be a right, reliable broadband should be available to every community, and personal medical decisions should remain between patients and their doctors.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas: Q & A · Checked September 28, 2026
Says he would not allow state lands under General Land Office control to be used for detention or enforcement that violates due process.
“as Land Commissioner I will use the authority I will have to ensure that state lands under our control aren't used for detention facilities or enforcement activities that violate human dignity, due process or the rule of law.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas: Q & A · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes directing state land and energy revenue to public schools to ease pressure on property taxpayers.
“I’ll responsibly manage state lands, expand revenue from traditional and renewable energy, and direct every available dollar to public schools so districts can reduce pressure on property taxpayers.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas Land Commissioner · Checked September 28, 2026
Proposes expanding Veterans Land Board home-loan and support programs and seeking a VA hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
“I’ll expand Veterans Land Board home-loan and support programs, improve outreach, reduce long-distance travel for assistance, and fight for a VA hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas Land Commissioner · Checked September 28, 2026
Says professional management of the Permanent School Fund could raise more money for schools and help lower property taxes.
“My analysis indicates that proper diversification and governance reforms could generate up to $825 million more annually for Texas public schools, potentially lowering everyone’s property taxes.”
Source: Benjamin Flores for Texas: Q & A · Checked September 28, 2026