ClaytonTucker
Clayton Tucker is the Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. From Lampasas, Texas, he works on a family cattle-and-goat ranch and serves as secretary of the Texas Farmers Union, fighting to protect family farms, rural communities, and the people who feed us.
Full Platform
Clayton’s Priorities for Statewide - Texas
Standing Up for Family Farms and Ranches
As someone who works on a family ranch, Clayton knows what it takes to run an operation in Texas. He believes agriculture policy should be written for the people who actually work the land — not for corporate interests.
- Protecting family farms and ranches from corporate consolidation
- Fighting for fair prices for Texas producers
- Expanding access to land, capital, and programs for young and beginning farmers
Protecting Texas Water
Water is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture. Clayton will defend rural water rights and push back on the unchecked industrial demands — from data centers to speculative development — that threaten Texas aquifers and rural communities.
- Safeguarding rural water rights and groundwater supplies
- Reining in water-intensive data-center development on farmland
- Promoting responsible water use across agricultural operations
Strengthening Rural Communities
When family farms struggle, the towns around them struggle too. Clayton is committed to building a food system that keeps money, jobs, and opportunity in rural Texas.
- Expanding rural healthcare access and support for rural veterans
- Strengthening local food systems and farm-to-market opportunities
- Investing in rural schools, roads, and broadband
Accountability at the Department of Agriculture
Clayton believes the Agriculture Department should serve Texas consumers and producers with transparency and integrity — protecting food safety, honoring taxpayer dollars, and putting people ahead of politics.
- Strong oversight of food safety and inspection programs
- Transparent, efficient use of department resources
- A commissioner who listens to farmers, ranchers, and rural Texans
Platform Summary
What Clayton Stands For
Clayton Tucker is running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner because he believes the future of Texas agriculture depends on keeping family farms and rural communities strong. Having worked on a family ranch, he will fight for the people who feed this state — and hold the department accountable to them.