Pat Dixon

Where Dixon stands

Top priorities

Free market sustainability (https://patdixon.org/free-market-sustainability/); exonerate Robert Roberson (https://patdixon.org/exonerate-robert-roberson/); parent and teacher empowerment (https://patdixon.org/parent-teacher-empowerment/, https://patdixon.org/school-choice/); election integrity (https://patdixon.org/election-integrity/, https://patdixon.org/approval-voting/, https://patdixon.org/non-partisan-redistricting/).

Data centers

My policy is free market sustainability (https://patdixon.org/free-market-sustainability/). This reverses the tax subsidized incentives that bring AI data centers and other growth into Texas without having those responsible for growth pay for it. I do not oppose the existence of any industry if they pay for their impact.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

The Texas governor has line-item veto power, but it is limited to appropriations (budget) bills. I am a Libertarian and I want to eliminate government functions that are bad for taxpayers, which will reduce spending and taxation

Cost of living

The taxes and costs are high because Texas residents are paying for growth. Growth needs to pay for itself. That is called free market sustainability (https://patdixon.org/free-market-sustainability/).

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

A political campaign should not be war. It should be a job interview. My opponents are not my enemies. • Free Market Sustainability Texas leads the world in data centers, and more are popping up like Hill Country bluebonnets. Texas will not be sustainable if the burden of growth falls solely on you. Free market sustainability is the right policy for Texas. Free market sustainability means growth pays for itself. It requires those who impact demand for resources to pay for them. It welcomes growth and rewards those that cover all of their costs and succeed.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

A political campaign should not be war. It should be a job interview. My opponents are not my enemies. --Free Market Sustainability - Exonerate Robert Roberson - Parent & Teacher Empowerment - Stop Attacking Texas Muslims - Be Honest about Property Texas - If You are Peaceful and Productive, Welcome - Non-Partisan Redistricting - Election Integrity

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Emergency response, such as floods, hurricanes, and violence

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

Under current Texas law, the governor's emergency powers are generally intended for situations where immediate executive action is needed to protect public safety or maintain government operations. Examples include: - Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or wildfires. - Public health emergencies, such as outbreaks of infectious disease. - Terrorist attacks or other major security threats. - Widespread civil emergencies that overwhelm local resources. - Critical infrastructure failures, such as prolonged power outages or major water system failures.