Nate Sheets, a Republican, is running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Clayton Tucker (Democratic) and Austin R. Kelly (Libertarian).

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

Asked why he is running, Sheets said in our questionnaire: "Texas agriculture is in trouble. We're losing farms and working lands, input costs have soared, farmers and ranchers are keeping less of the food dollar … I'm running because I'm passionate about strengthening the people who produce our food and improving the food we put on our families' tables."

Party: Republican

Education: Sheets said he holds a "B.B.A. in Marketing from Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University." He said he "also served six years in the U.S. Navy Reserves."

Occupation: "I am an entrepreneur, businessman, investor and rancher," Sheets said. "I founded Nature Nate's Honey Co. and grew it from a single beehive into the #1 branded honey company in the United States. Today, I lead Honey Rock Group, our family investment company, and our ranching operations include raising stocker cattle and cutting horses."

Previous elected office: "None. I am a businessman, entrepreneur and Navy veteran, not a career politician," Sheets said.

Sheets has no prior elected office. He is a fifth-generation Texan who grew up in a military family, according to his campaign website. His father, Colonel Gary D. Sheets, served in the United States Air Force, Sheets said on the site. He also said he owns and operates Honey Rock Ranch, a 10,000-acre property in West Texas.

Consumable hemp enforcement: "My position is simple: follow the law, protect kids and consumers, and enforce the rules consistently," Sheets said. "As a veteran, I also support regulated medical access for Texans, including veterans suffering from conditions like PTSD and chronic pain."

Consumer protection in North Texas: "In fast-growing areas like North Texas, that responsibility becomes even more important," Sheets said. "As Agriculture Commissioner, I would focus on efficient inspections, accountability and using technology to make enforcement smarter and faster."

Allen residents will see this statewide race on their ballots.

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