Libertarian Anthony Cristo is running for Texas lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3, 2026, election against Republican Dan Patrick, Democrat Vikki Goodwin and Green Party candidate Kevin McCormick, according to the state’s certified ballot.
Background
Cristo’s campaign website describes him as a Cibolo resident, high school English and debate teacher, and military veteran. His party biography lists a communication-arts degree from the University of the Incarnate Word.
Taxes, schools and drug policy
Cristo supports reducing government spending and taxes. He criticizes property-tax plans that shift costs to sales taxes and says schools can receive adequate funding without tax increases.
He also supports marijuana legalization, arguing that prohibition creates unnecessary criminal penalties and public costs. On immigration, he favors allowing people to work and contribute while opposing taxpayer-funded welfare.
The campaign page does not specify an itemized spending-cut plan, a school-finance formula, or a fiscal estimate for marijuana legalization. Its goals do not establish what a particular household would save or how services would be affected.
What the office can do
The Texas Constitution makes the lieutenant governor president of the Senate. The lieutenant governor also appoints Senate committee members, giving the office influence over legislation.
Tax, school-funding and marijuana laws would still require legislative action. The lieutenant governor could not enact those changes alone.
This profile uses the certified ballot, official descriptions of the office and Cristo’s campaign and party materials.
The Rockwall Herald did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
