Matt is from Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M University, and a master’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Kate, and their three sons in Waxahachie. He attends First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie.

Matt Authier is from Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Kate, and their three sons in Waxahachie. He attends First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie.

Matt is a certified public accountant (CPA) and has worked as a mortgage loan originator with Gateway Mortgage Group since 2016. He previously served as a fund controller managing oil and gas investments at RR Advisors and began his career as a senior auditor at Deloitte in the investment management industry.

Matt Authier's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 10 is his first entry into politics.

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Matt's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 10 is his first entry into politics.

Believes reliable water and power are essential, and will work to expand supply and protect ratepayers while strengthening electric grid reliability.

Believes reliable water and power are essential, and will work to expand supply and protect ratepayers .

Supports expanding reliable internet access to unserved homes and businesses, cutting red tape for providers, and enhancing broadband to benefit students, small businesses, agriculture, and public safety.

Supports expanding reliable internet access to unserved homes and businesses.

Supports cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and backing key industries while promoting skills training for young Texans.

Supports cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and backing key industries.

- Believes reliable water and power are essential, and will work to expand supply and protect ratepayers .
- Supports expanding reliable internet access to unserved homes and businesses.
- Supports cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and backing key industries.

Economy

Supports law enforcement in tackling human trafficking and drug cartels, and aims to end incentives for illegal entry into the state and country.

Supports law enforcement in tackling human trafficking and drug cartels.

Aims to end incentives for illegal entry into the state and country.

Supports backing police with training and equipment, believes violent offenders should face real consequences, and advocates for a system that supports victims and allows law-abiding citizens to live without fear.

Believes violent offenders should face real consequences, and advocates for a system that supports victims.

- Supports law enforcement in tackling human trafficking and drug cartels.
- Aims to end incentives for illegal entry into the state and country.
- Believes violent offenders should face real consequences, and advocates for a system that supports victims.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Wants to fight unfunded mandates, increase funding for classrooms, and support career-technical pathways leading to good jobs.

Wants to fight unfunded mandates, increase funding for classrooms, and support career-technical pathways leading to good jobs in Texas.

Wants to increase funding for classrooms.

- Supports career-technical pathways.
- Wants to increase funding for classrooms.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Supports ensuring local voices have a say in major decisions affecting their communities, advocating for transparent processes and respect for property rights.

Advocates for transparent processes and respect for property rights.

- Advocates for transparent processes and respect for property rights.

Voting & Elections

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Matt Authier

Matt Authier is from Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M University, and a master’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Kate, and their three sons in Waxahachie. He attends First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie.

Matt is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has worked as a mortgage loan originator with Gateway Mortgage Group since 2016. He previously served as a fund controller managing oil and gas investments at RR Advisors and began his career as a senior auditor at Deloitte in the investment management industry. Matt has held numerous local leadership roles, serving as treasurer for the Waxahachie Lions Club, the Ellis County Museum, and the Nicholas P. Sims Library.

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