Climate Action Now
Texans are on the front lines of the climate crisis. From record-breaking heat waves and devastating droughts to catastrophic floods and more frequent wildfires, our communities are already living with the consequences of extreme weather and corporate negligence. These are not distant threats—they are challenges we face today, impacting our health, our livelihoods, and our children’s futures. J. Gordon Mitchell believes the time for half-measures has passed. We need bold, immediate action to protect our people and our planet. That means holding polluters accountable, investing in clean energy, and ensuring that the benefits of climate action reach every community—especially those that have borne the greatest burden of environmental harm. J. Gordon Mitchell’s plan for climate action includes:
- Major federal investments in renewable energy—including wind, solar, and battery storage—to power Texas communities with affordable, homegrown electricity and create thousands of good-paying jobs.
- Upgrading our infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, from modernizing the electric grid to strengthening flood control systems and making our water supply more resilient to drought.
- Supporting sustainable agriculture and land management that help farmers and ranchers adapt to changing conditions, improve soil health, and capture carbon in our fields and forests.
- Advancing environmental justice by prioritizing clean air, safe water, and healthy neighborhoods for communities that have long been neglected or exposed to pollution—often communities of color and low-income Texans.
- Promoting clean transportation by investing in public transit, electric vehicle infrastructure, and safer, greener streets in both urban and rural areas.
- Holding corporate polluters accountable with strong enforcement of environmental laws and penalties for those who put profits over people.
- Investing in climate resilience and emergency preparedness so our communities are ready to respond to and recover from disasters—no matter what the future brings.
J. Gordon Mitchell will ensure that Texas leads the transition to a clean energy future, not just for the sake of our environment, but to drive innovation, strengthen our economy, and leave a safer, healthier world for the next generation. With urgent, visionary leadership, TX-17 can be a model for how we rise to meet the climate crisis—together, and without leaving anyone behind.