Kacey Musgraves supports Prop 14 to expand Texas State Parks

Kacey Musgraves has joined the campaign for Proposition 14, which would authorize a $1 billion investment to create new Texas State Parks. The Texas native narrated a new video urging Texans to vote yes on Proposition 14. 

The six-time Grammy award-winning music artist partnered with Environment Texas and the Texas Coalition for State Parks to release the video on YouTube on Tuesday, October 10. According to a news release from Environment Texas, the $1 billion prop would be the largest investment in nature in Texas history.

“As a proud Texan who grew up surrounded by the beauty of our state, I’m proud to support Proposition 14,” Musgraves said in the release. “It’s our chance to give back to the places that shaped us, ensuring they remain vibrant and accessible for future generations. Let’s all vote ‘Yes’ for Proposition 14 to protect and enhance our state park system.”

In the video, Musgraves said Prop 14 is a “bipartisan effort because conserving the wildlife and wild places that make Texas so special is something that unites us all.” The Texas Coalition for State Parks and Environment Texas released the video to motivate voters to attend the polls during an off-year election, which historically tends to have a low voter turnout. 

“Kacey’s involvement in this campaign demonstrates how big a deal Prop 14 is — $1 billion to preserve wild places in Texas before they’re lost forever to development,” said Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas. “Prop 14 will leave a lasting legacy of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cherished memories for generations to come.”

This isn’t the first time Musgraves has joined the political arena. Musgraves called out Texas Senator Ted Cruz during her set for Austin City Limits in 2022. She named Cruz during “High Horse,” singing, “Cause everyone knows someone who kills the buzz, every time they open their mouth — Ted Cruz.”

She also brought out Beto O’Rourke during her ACL set, showing her endorsement for the Texas Democrat who unsuccessfully ran against Greg Abbott for governor that year.

You can watch the Prop 14 video with Musgraves below: