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Kenneth Hydes studied business and finance at The University of Texas at San Antonio and at St. Mary's University. He is a husband and father.


Kenneth is a horticulturist. He works at his own horticulture and landscaping business, where he has provided plant care and landscape design services for over 25 years. He previously worked as a contractor.

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Kenneth has been a horticulturist for over 25 years. He previously worked as a contractor.

Kenneth Hyde's campaign for Governor of Texas is his first run for public office.

Kenneth's campaign for governor of Texas is his first run for public office.

For Candidate Kenneth Hyde on Issue economy:  
Proposes to completely eliminate property taxes through the Freedom Fund, funded by the Cultivate Texas Act and Texas Freedom Act, with no new taxes introduced.

Proposes to completely eliminate property taxes through the Freedom Fund, funded by the Cultivate Texas Act and Texas Freedom Act.

For Candidate Kenneth Hyde on Issue economy: Opposes government handouts to Hollywood and sports teams, advocating for competition instead.

Opposes government handouts to "Hollywood or sports teams," advocating for competition instead.

- Proposes to completely eliminate property taxes through the Freedom Fund, funded by the Cultivate Texas Act and Texas Freedom Act.
- Opposes government handouts to "Hollywood or sports teams," advocating for competition instead.

Economy

Supports legalizing cannabis, reducing property taxes by 50%, fully funding schools without new taxes, and empowering Texas farmers.

Healthcare

Wants to put Texas farmers "back in control."

- Wants to put Texas farmers "back in control."

Energy & the Environment

For Candidate Kenneth Hyde on Issue public-safety:  
Supports the right to self-defense without requiring permission.

Supports the right to self-defense without "requiring permission."

- Supports the right to self-defense without "requiring permission."

Public Safety

Supports finishing the border wall, ending catch-and-release policies, and making illegal crossings costly for cartels.

Supports finishing the border wall, ending catch-and-release policies, and making illegal crossings "the most expensive mistake cartels ever make."

Believes in banning hostile nations and their agents from purchasing land and homes in Texas.

Believes in banning "hostile nations and their agents" from purchasing land, homes, or "influence" in Texas.

Wants to make crossing the border the "most expensive mistake cartels ever make."

Wants "full transparency" on foreign funding to universities, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations.

- Supports finishing the border wall, ending catch-and-release policies, and making illegal crossings "the most expensive mistake cartels ever make."
- Believes in banning "hostile nations and their agents" from purchasing land, homes, or "influence" in Texas.
- Seeks to end catch-and-release policies.
- Wants to make crossing the border the "most expensive mistake cartels ever make."
- Wants "full transparency" on foreign funding to universities, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

For Candidate Kenneth Hyde on Issue education: Supports universal school choice, allowing funding to follow students to any educational setting without restrictions based on zip code or income.

Aims to fund schools "with zero new taxes."

- Supports universal school choice.
- Aims to fund schools "with zero new taxes."

Education

As of January 22, 2026, Kenneth Hyde’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Kenneth Hyde

Kenneth Hydes is a husband and father. He studied business and finance at The University of Texas at San Antonio and at St. Mary's University.


Supports reducing government involvement in the economy, advocating for minimal regulation on various sectors.

 Proposes to completely eliminate property taxes through the Freedom Fund, funded by the Cultivate Texas Act and Texas Freedom Act.

-  Proposes to completely eliminate property taxes through the Freedom Fund, funded by the Cultivate Texas Act and Texas Freedom Act.
- Opposes government handouts to "Hollywood or sports teams," advocating for competition instead.

- The governor leads Texas’ executive branch and oversees enforcement of state laws and policies.
- They appoint agency leaders, boards, and commissions, shaping how state government operates.
- They can sign bills into law, veto bills, or allow them to become law without action, and exercise a line-item veto on spending bills.
- They serve a four-year term, elected by popular (plurality) vote, and there are no term limits.
- As of 2025, the governor’s annual salary is about $153,750.
- The governor commands the state’s military forces (Texas Military Forces) when not federalized.
- The governor may grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.