Pat
Dixon
Libertarian candidate for Texas governor in 2026; former Lago Vista City Council member and Libertarian Party of Texas chair
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Background
Pat Dixon is the Libertarian Party candidate for governor of Texas in the November 3, 2026 election. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he lives in Lago Vista, Texas, where he was twice elected to the Lago Vista City Council, serving from 2005 to 2010. [11, 12, 20]
Dixon holds a bachelor's degree in paper science and engineering from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After college he worked at Honeywell in Phoenix for ten years, managing industrial engineering and development projects. He went on to become president of DPAS Inc., a consulting firm serving industrial manufacturers and vendors. [11, 12]
In the Libertarian Party, Dixon chaired the Libertarian Party of Texas for ten years. He ran unsuccessfully for Texas Senate District 14 in 2022 before launching his 2026 gubernatorial bid, for which he was nominated at the Libertarian Party of Texas convention in Abilene in April 2026. [5, 6, 10]
Dixon's campaign platform focuses on issues including property tax reform and reducing the size of government. He describes his professional background as including executive-level roles in private industry, nonprofit organizations, and political entities. [1, 18, 20]
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- Governor, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- President, DPAS Inc.
- Website
- patdixon.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6newsDixon tells KLTV 'you own yourself,' opposes AI data center subsidies and eminent domain for power lines
In a KLTV interview, Dixon argued that lower taxes must come with lower spending, opposed taxpayer subsidies for AI data centers, and criticized the proposed 765-kilovolt transmission buildout citing eminent domain concerns.
Libertarian gubernatorial nominee Pat Dixon makes case for choice, limited government · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsLocal report details Dixon's policy proposals on taxes, infrastructure, and school choice
The Katy Fulshear Times reported Dixon's proposals to oppose tax breaks for large businesses and data centers, require growth to fund its infrastructure demands, cut state spending before lowering taxes, and support a statewide scholarship allowing school funds to follow each child.
Pat Dixon seeks Texas governor seat as Libertarian · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28pollUMass Lowell/YouGov poll shows Dixon at 1% among likely Texas voters
A University of Massachusetts Lowell/YouGov poll of likely voters conducted September 18–28 placed Dixon at 1%, with Abbott at 48% and Hinojosa at 44%.
Latest Governor Polls: Election 2026 - The New York Times · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingDixon reported $2,369 cash on hand and $15,138 raised in 2026 fundraising snapshot
The Texas Tribune reported Dixon had $2,369 cash on hand and had raised $15,138 from January 1 through September 24. Notable donors included Libertarian Booster PAC ($2,000 in-kind), Chris Rufer ($2,000), and others.
Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to know · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsDixon posts campaign statement: 'I am not running against Abbott or Hinojosa — I am interviewing for a job'
On his campaign website, Dixon published a statement distancing himself from a head-to-head framing against his opponents, characterizing his candidacy as applying for a job on behalf of Texans.
About Greg Abbott - Pat Dixon · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 8pollMason-Dixon poll shows Dixon at 1% in Texas governor's race
A Mason-Dixon poll of 625 likely Texas voters conducted September 8–10 showed Dixon receiving 1%, with Abbott at 48% and Hinojosa at 41%. Margin of error was 4 points.
Abbott, Hinojosa see shift in new 2026 Texas governor's race poll · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 28filingPat Dixon certified as Libertarian candidate for Texas governor on general-election ballot
The Texas Secretary of State's general-election ballot certification listed Dixon as the Libertarian candidate for governor, with the general election set for November 3.
Pat Dixon (L) — Governor, Texas | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Ron Paul officialFormer U.S. Representative from Texas. Paul stated: "I am happy to endorse Pat Dixon for Governor of Texas. Pat is a strong free market advocate. He will protect the wallets of Texas taxpayers and I know he will reject any further assaults on our civil liberties." patdixon.org · Oct 8, 2026
Sources 15
- [1] Category: Uncategorized Ron Paul endorsement patdixon October 8, 2026 October 8, 2026Uncategorized 0 When I first ran for city council, Ron Paul endorsed my campaign. Now again he has endorsed my campaign for Governor of Texas. His statement is: “I am happy to endorse Pat Dixon for Governor of Texas. Pat is a strong free market advocate. He will protect the wallets of Texas taxpayers and I know he will reject any further assaults on our civil liberties.” -US Rep Ron Paul, R-TX, (retired). Below is my letter to Dr Paul requesting his endorsement, with his hand written reply “Consider it done” Continue reading 123›» Powered by Nirvana & WordPress.(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Libertarian gubernatorial nominee Pat Dixon makes case for choice, limited government(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Pat Dixon seeks Texas governor seat as Libertarian(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] El perfil de Pat Dixon: La alternativa del Partido Libertario para la gubernatura de Texas(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to know(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [6] Pat Dixon (L) — Governor, Texas | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [7] Abortion - Pat Dixon(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [8] About Greg Abbott - Pat Dixon(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [9] Abbott, Hinojosa see shift in new 2026 Texas governor's race poll(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [10] Latest Governor Polls: Election 2026 - The New York Times(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [11] Israel - Pat Dixon(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [12] Libertarian Pat Dixon on the ballot for Texas Governor in ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [13] AI Data Centers - Pat Dixon(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2026
- [14] Guns - patdixon.org(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [15] Election Integrity(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2026