Republican primary ballots for Texas governor list 11 candidates. The top vote-getter in the March 3 primary will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, facing off with the Democratic candidate for governor.
Here are the Republican candidates’ responses to a Star-Telegram questionnaire. They are listed in the order you’ll see them on the ballot.
R.F. ‘Bob’ Achgill
Age (as of March 3): The popular age of 67 😉
Campaign website: https://www.hishandsreader.org/bob.html
Best way for voters to reach you: bobachgill@hishandsreader.org
Occupation: World Literacy Research / Social Security
Education: Mechanical Engineer Texas A&M class of ‘81
Have you run for elected office before? 2016 POTUS write-in candidate in 7 states; 2024 Bryan City Council position 3
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in Texas. Vol firefighter, repeatedly engaged state and federal agencies through formal filings, whistleblower disclosures, and public advocacy.
I submitted detailed safety and environmental comments to the FAA regarding SpaceX launch operations at Boca Chica and Kennedy Space Center, documenting regulatory capture and public-risk exposure
I filed SEC whistleblower disclosures addressing municipal financial mismanagement and violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act.