Clayton Tucker

@claytontuckertx.com

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Farmer. Organizer. Running for TX Ag Commissioner to make food/farming affordable by busting monopolies & protecting our water from AI Data Centers. https://linktr.ee/claytontuckertx

A close-up photograph of a bright green New World screwworm fly covered in fine hairs, resting on a leaf. Overlaid on the lower half of the image is a Texas Public Radio (TPR) logo and the headline: "41 confirmed New World screwworm infestations: Texas tracker and what you need to know." The byline reads "By TPR Staff."
Graphic showing a smokestack releasing thick clouds of smoke into the sky beneath the Futurism logo. Below the image, a headline reads: "Cost of ChatGPT: The pollution being churned out by AI data centers is so severe that it's almost incomprehensible," by Victor Tangermann. The graphic highlights concerns about the environmental impact and pollution associated with AI data centers.
A close-up photo of a person holding a large glass jar filled with cannabis flower while using metal tongs to lift a single bud. White text over the image reads: “What THC products will still be legal in Texas after July 31? Here’s what to know.” The Express-News logo appears above the headline.
Graphic showing rows of blue-lit server racks in a data center. A white text box over the image reads, “SAN ANTONIO NEWS: Report: San Antonio data centers will use enough energy to power 3 million homes.” The San Antonio Current logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.
A roadside Flock camera mounted on a utility pole beneath power lines against a cloudy sky. Large text over the image reads, "Privacy Concerns: Debate Over Flock Camera Installations Grows Across Central Texas." A small 6 News logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
A Business Insider graphic shows a solar-powered Flock camera mounted on a black pole against a clear blue sky. The camera housing is black and positioned beneath a large rectangular solar panel. White text at the bottom reads: “Flock is falling out of favor with police departments.” The Business Insider logo appears at the top of the image.
Graphic showing a photograph of rows of illuminated server racks inside a large data center. Beneath the image, bold black text on a white background reads: “Ordinary Americans have stopped over $130 billion in data center projects so far in 2026.” A small heading above the statement says, “Theory of everything.”
Aerial view of a large AI data center under construction in a rural Texas landscape. Multiple cranes, industrial buildings, and electrical infrastructure surround the sprawling complex, with rows of parked vehicles in the foreground and green fields stretching into the distance. Large white text over a black banner reads, “AI DATA CENTERS ARE QUIETLY BRINGING GAS PLANTS TO TEXAS.” A MYSA logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
A FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth news graphic showing rows of black server racks inside a data center. White text over the image reads, “Fort Worth officials vote against data center zoning rules after residents voice concerns.” The FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth logo appears in the upper left corner.
A wide-angle photo shows Clayton Tucker speaking at a packed community town hall about AI data centers. Standing at a podium near a "Stop AI Data Centers" sign, he addresses an audience of more than 100 attendees seated in rows of chairs inside a large meeting hall. Two projection screens display "CALL YOUR REPS EVERY. SINGLE. DAY." with contact information for Texas elected officials. Audience members of all ages are focused on the speaker, illustrating a well-attended grassroots event.
Graphic featuring a close-up USDA photo of a New World screwworm fly perched on a green leaf. Large white text at the top reads, “Texas screwworm cases double in two weeks as USDA reports 32 infections.” Small text in the lower left credits the photo to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a Statesman “S” logo appears in the lower right corner.
Graphic promoting the "Save Lubbock: Data Centers: The Other Side of the Story" community event. The background shows an aerial view of farmland on the Texas Plains. Text invites the public to a free community-led discussion about the impacts of hyperscale data centers in Lubbock and what can be done to stop them. The event is Wednesday, July 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the YWCA North Event Room, 6501 University Ave. Special guest is Clayton Tucker, candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. The event is presented by Stephen Sanders and Save Lubbock. A banner at the bottom reads, "Help Us Protect the Plains • SaveLubbock.com."
Graphic showing an aerial view of a large industrial construction site for a data center under a cloudy Texas sky. Overlaid text reads, "Texas News: Abbott's data center crackdown could miss Texas' largest projects." A small Chron logo appears at the bottom of the image.
Graphic showing a large industrial data center or technology park under construction in a rural area, with power infrastructure visible in the foreground and flat farmland stretching into the distance. Overlaid text reads: "265-ACRE 'TECHNOLOGY PARK' TIED TO SAN ANTONIO DRAWS BACKLASH FROM RESIDENTS." The MySA logo appears in the bottom right corner. The graphic highlights local opposition to a proposed 265-acre technology park associated with the San Antonio data center market.
Clayton Tucker stands in the bed of a blue pickup truck during a Fourth of July parade, speaking into a handheld microphone while waving to the crowd. He is wearing a white cowboy hat, sunglasses, and a light blue button-down shirt. The truck is decorated with large "Stop AI Data Centers" campaign banners, Clayton Tucker campaign signs, and cardboard cutouts of a donkey wearing a cowboy hat. An American flag flies in the background under a clear blue sky as spectators line the parade route.
Graphic from KXAN showing a close-up of a brass outdoor water faucet with water flowing from the spout against a blurred background. The headline reads: "Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: 'This is not going to stop.'" A Getty Images credit appears in the bottom right corner. The graphic highlights growing concerns over Texas' water infrastructure needs and the rising cost of addressing the state's worsening water crisis.
Graphic showing an aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with several single-family homes located directly beside two large industrial buildings resembling data centers. A black banner at the bottom features The Dallas Express logo and the headline: "NRH Mayor Opposes Data Centers Near Homes As AI Infrastructure Debate Grows." The image illustrates the close proximity of large AI data center facilities to residential neighborhoods.
A graphic showing rows of leafy green crops growing in a farm field beneath a cloudy sky. At the top, a banner labeled "Texas News" appears above the headline: "Texas' favorite summer foods linked to explosive diarrhea parasite." A small Chron logo is displayed at the bottom center of the image.
A campaign graphic shows Clayton Tucker speaking into a handheld microphone while wearing a white cowboy hat and denim shirt, with his finger raised as he addresses a crowd outdoors beneath a blooming tree. Large white text over the image reads, “Thank you for 1,065+ New Donors in June.” The Clayton Tucker for Texas Agriculture Commissioner campaign logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
Aerial photo of a large data center under construction with multiple industrial buildings, cranes, electrical infrastructure, and a full parking lot, surrounded by green farmland beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds. Large white text over the image reads: “TEXAS LEADERS ARE ASKING DATA CENTERS HOW MUCH WATER THEY USE. MOST AREN’T RESPONDING.” A MYSA logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
Graphic from FOX LOCAL showing dozens of bright green sterile screwworm flies in a clear petri dish held over a person's hand. Overlaid text reads: "Texas ag officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite."
Graphic showing a group of cattle standing behind a barbed-wire fence in a dry pasture under a cloudy sky. Several black cattle and one reddish-brown cow face the camera. Overlaid text includes the RFD-TV logo and the headline: “Some Ag Leaders Are Concerned Screwworm Cases Aren’t Being Reported.” The words “Screwworm Cases Aren’t Being Reported” are highlighted in red, while the rest of the text is white.
Graphic featuring an aerial view of a large data center complex in a commercial area surrounded by roads, office buildings, parking lots, and trees. The image includes a watermark from Courier Texas. Beneath the photo, a black panel displays the headline: “Texas’ data center reckoning is here.” A subheadline reads: “Fights against new developments are happening across the state and delivering mixed results.” Small text at the bottom credits the photo to Shutterstock.
Close-up macro photograph of a screwworm fly perched on a green leaf against a dark background. The fly’s large red eyes dominate the image, with detailed hairs and markings visible on its face and body. White text over the image reads: “Texas wiped out the screwworm in 1966. How did it crawl back?” A photo credit appears at the bottom, and a small publication logo is displayed in the upper-right corner.
Screenshot from a KXAN news segment showing signs opposing AI data centers. One large sign reads “NO Data Centers” in bold blue and white text. Another sign features a water faucet graphic, water droplets, a QR code, and the slogan “AI Runs on Dry.” Overlaid text from the news broadcast reads: “Hays County approves resolution to pause review of data centers.” The KXAN logo appears in the upper-left corner.
Graphic styled like a news article from The Texas Tribune on a black background with white text. The headline reads: “New poll shows most Texans oppose data centers in their communities.” Below, a summary states that a survey of 1,200 self-reported registered voters conducted by the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project found opposition to data centers as state officials increase scrutiny of the tech industry and AI-related infrastructure expansion. The date “June 23, 2026” appears in the lower left corner, with yellow accent lines and an arrow used as design elements.
Graphic showing a large illuminated building labeled “DATA CENTER” at night beneath a star-filled sky. A massive plume of steam or smoke rises from an industrial cooling tower in the background. Bold red and white text over the image reads: “BREAKING: AI DATA CENTERS ARE ABOUT TO CAUSE BLACKOUTS ACROSS AMERICA THIS SUMMER — AND THE GOVERNMENT ALREADY KNOWS” followed by emergency siren and lightning bolt emojis.