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Austin R. Kelly

L · Texas · 2026

Running for Agriculture Commissioner, Texas

Top priorities

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  • Water conservation protecting aquifers and groundwater rights
  • Property rights and fighting eminent domain abuse
  • Removing barriers to selling what farmers grow
Biography

Kelly holds a Ph.D. in ecology and founded ARK Ecological Consulting; he is running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner and describes himself as a scientist rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.

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