Mike Collier
Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor
Collier/Photo by campaign
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 62
Q: What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
A: The Lt. Governor is the best position to provide substantive, real leadership on the challenges facing this state. Though an immensely powerful position, it requires the officeholder to work collaboratively with Senators from all across the state to deliver for the people of Texas.
I grew up in rural Texas, went to school in Texas, met the love of my life in Texas, and have raised two sons in Texas. I'm running for Lt. Governor to give back to a state that has given me so much over my life.
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Certified Public Accountant
Q: If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own. (If this question is not applicable, please note that below.)
A: N/A
Q: Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
A: N/A
Q: Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
A: N/A
Q: If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
A: CollierForTexas.com
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2022?
A: The Lt. Governor is the best position to provide substantive, real leadership on the challenges facing this state. Though an immensely powerful position, it requires the officeholder to work collaboratively with Senators from all across the state to deliver for the people of Texas.
I grew up in rural Texas, went to school in Texas, met the love of my life in Texas, and have raised two sons in Texas. I'm running for Lt. Governor to give back to a state that has given me so much over my life.
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: As Lt. Governor, I will ensure that the State Senate is focused on delivering for Texas families with honesty and transparency. I will most immediately focus on fixing the power grid, reigning in skyrocketing property taxes, and fully funding our public schools.
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: For too long, our state leaders have neglected our water infrastructure. One need only look to the Ogallala Aquifer that is rapidly being depleted, posing a major threat to the lives and livelihoods of Texans across the Panhandle. Wheat, cotton, and cattle—industries that built Texas—all rely on water from the aquifer to survive, but in recent years, prolonged droughts have left the water table dangerously low.
In my view, failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Under Dan Patrick, the state of Texas does not have adequate water resource planning to protect our state's ranching and farming communities. The rise in water prices and prolonged droughts pose a particular threat to small, family farmers and ranchers that are already under immense pressure from rising prices. As Lt. Governor, I will prioritize a statewide plan to address our water crisis in order to protect farmers and ranchers in the Panhandle and across Texas.
Q: Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters? If so, please list them here.
A: I am proud to have endorsements from across the state and across the aisle. As of October 1, the following Republicans – from all levels of state government – have endorsed my candidacy.
Republican County Judge Glen Whitley (Tarrant County)
Republican State Senator Kel Seliger (Amarillo)
Republican State Representative Lyle Larsen (Bexar County)
Republican Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff (Ret.)
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: For eight years, Dan Patrick has shown us that he has no interest in solving the very real problems facing our state. As a business leader, I have spent the past three decades bringing people together to solve complex problems. I will work alongside local officials like county judges, school boards, and city councils to ensure that our state is the best place in the nation to raise a family and run a business. And I will stand up to both parties to do what is right for Texans. That is what I have done for years as a businessman in the energy industry and what I will do as Lt. Governor.