Libertarian Austin Kelly seeks Texas agriculture commissioner post

By Allen Record staff · October 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Austin R. Kelly, candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner (Texas General Election, 2026-11-03). Courtesy: assets.civicengine.com

Austin R. Kelly is running as the Libertarian Party candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Kelly says he wants the Texas Department of Agriculture guided by sound science, practical field experience and data-driven decision-making, rather than partisan politics or bureaucratic whims, according to his Ballotpedia candidate response.

This candidacy is listed in the Texas secretary of state’s official November 3, 2026 certification for Collin County.

The following positions are drawn from Kelly's campaign website and his Ballotpedia candidate responses. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.

Water rights and conservation: Kelly advocates for field-tested water conservation strategies that keep aquifers healthy without the state taking groundwater rights, according to his campaign website.

Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.

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