Private citizen

Nate Sheets founded the Nature Nate's honey company, sold it in 2021 and resigned as CEO in 2024 to run for agriculture commissioner². He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and owns a ranch in Guthrie¹⁴. He defeated incumbent Sid Miller in the March 2026 Republican primary with 52.7 percent¹.

Where they stand

• Business regulation: Cut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental rules Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
  • In a Community Impact questionnaire Sheets said he would cut unnecessary taxes and regulations while bringing more transparency and accountability to the agency. (2026-09-07) source
  • In a Ballotpedia survey he said he would audit the Texas Department of Agriculture to cut unnecessary taxes, fees and regulations. (2026) source
  • Local coverage reports he wants to remove pesticides and plastics from Texas food and supports deregulating certain areas of agriculture and lowering fees. (2026-08-30) source
• Immigration: Deport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possible Said · low confidence
  • His campaign website says he will enthusiastically support the Trump administration's efforts to secure the border and praises its approach to deporting illegal immigrants. (2026-02-04) source
  • He supports requiring federal E-Verify for all employment in Texas and says he will push state legislation so anyone working in Texas has had citizenship verified. (2026-09-24) source
• Trade and tariffs: Position does not fit our answer choices; see evidence. Said · medium confidence
  • Asked whether President Trump's tariffs were a mistake, Sheets said farmers feel some pain but not only because of tariffs, and that other countries use trade rules to keep U.S. producers out. (2025-10-31) source
  • His campaign website calls for a Texas First Trade approach modeled on President Trump's America First trade agenda. (2026-02-04) source
• Marijuana: Position does not fit our answer choices; see evidence. Said · medium confidence
  • Sheets said his concern with hemp is synthesized THC products like Delta-8 and Delta-10, and he welcomed a federal ban on them. (2025-12-14) source

No public position found on: Energy and climate.

Record

• Founded Nature Nate's honey, sold the company in 2021 and resigned as CEO in 2024².
• Served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1988 to 1994¹.
• Defeated incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, 52.7 percent to 47.3 percent¹.
• Endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott in the primary².