Environment, Climate & Water

Covers: Water supply, pollution, extreme weather, conservation, emissions and environmental rules.

Includes: Flooding & disasters · Water supply

In Texas: Long-term water supply is a growing concern for Texas cities, farms and industry.

Where the Candidates Stand

Positions appear only when documented in a candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with the source linked. We never infer a position from party.

U.S. Senate

Compare this race

Ken PaxtonRResearch in progress

James TalaricoDResearch in progress

Ted BrownLResearch in progress

Governor

Compare this race

Greg AbbottRCampaign cites dedicating $20 billion over ten years to water infrastructure. (source)

Gina HinojosaDResearch in progress

Pat DixonLResearch in progress

Lieutenant Governor

Compare this race

Dan PatrickRResearch in progress

Vikki GoodwinDSupports water infrastructure improvements along with conservation and water reuse policies. (source)

Anthony CristoLResearch in progress

Kevin McCormickGCalls for more ways to conserve and protect Texas water resources. (source)

Land Commissioner

Compare this race

Dawn BuckinghamRCampaign cites over $9 billion in disaster recovery and $1 billion in flood mitigation projects. (source)

Benjamin FloresDProposes protecting Texas beaches, strengthening storm-recovery programs, and distributing relief funds fairly. (source)

Neill SniderLResearch in progress

Agriculture Commissioner

Compare this race

Nate SheetsRResearch in progress

Clayton TuckerDCalls for keeping Texas water supplies for Texans rather than corporate interests. (source)

Austin R. KellyLProposes publishing a review of existing research on brush control and water yield for landowners. (source)

Railroad Commissioner

Compare this race

Bo FrenchRResearch in progress

Jon RosenthalDProposes modern air and water monitoring, enforcement, and clear rules near oil and gas operations. (source)

Arthur DibiancaLSupports holding oil and gas operators accountable for well plugging and cleanup, with bonding and insurance covering environmental risks. (source)

County Judge

Compare this race

Patrick Von DohlenRResearch in progress

Ron NirenbergDResearch in progress

19 more district and precinct races also deal with this issue. Use My Ballot to see the ones on your ballot.