Stephen Samuelson

Stephen Samuelson served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. His career experience includes working as a trauma counselor and community activist.[1]

Governor

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?

Texas needs practical leadership focused on results, not rhetoric. I prioritize clear laws, honest budgeting, and solutions that actually work for families, workers, and local communities across the state.I believe Texans deserve transparency and accountability from their government. Policies should be understandable, measurable, and built around real-world impacts, not political talking points.Texas can lead with both strength and fairness. We can protect public safety, respect individual rights, and build long-term stability without sacrificing our values or our future.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, healthcare access, education, workforce development, infrastructure, border stability, and government transparency. I focus on policies that reduce long-term costs, strengthen communities, and give Texans clear pathways to stability and opportunity.

Campaign websiteSamuelson's campaign website stated the following:

Governor Campaign Initiatives for Texas

Texas is changing fast, and our state needs leadership that is ready to solve problems instead of avoiding them. As a candidate for Governor of Texas, I have developed a set of thirteen Texas-first initiatives designed to strengthen our communities, protect our freedoms, rebuild critical infrastructure, and secure our future. These initiatives are the foundation of a larger plan to make Texas stronger, safer, and more self-reliant for generations to come.

Every initiative on this page is a living document.

As I meet with Texans, subject matter experts, educators, veterans, families, and community leaders, I will continue improving and refining each plan. A Governor serves the people, and these initiatives grow stronger with input from the Texans they are designed to help.

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Below are the first five initiatives being publicly released. The remaining initiatives will be added as each section is finalized. Together, all thirteen initiatives outline a clear path forward for the future of Texas.

Corruption or Freedom. You Decide.Texans First Fuel ProgramTexas Future-Ready Workforce InitiativeTexas Healthcare Independence InitiativeTexas Hydroponics & Food Security InitiativeTexas Water Scarcity & Resilience InitiativeTexas Affordable Housing and Construction Reform InitiativeTexas Family Communities ActTexas Election Integrity & Public Records Transparency Initiative— Stephen Samuelson's campaign website (January 15, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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