Texas Department of Agriculture Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 27, 2026 - 20:29 GMT

Commissioner Miller Celebrates Lesser Prairie-Chicken Delisting Victory for Texas Agriculture, Energy, and Property Rights

The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: "President Trump’s removal of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken from the federal Endangered Species Act list is a long-overdue victory for Texas farmers, ranchers, and energy producers. For …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

Ahead of RFK Jr.’s Texas Visit, Commissioner Miller Highlights Farm Fresh Initiative and Stronger School Nutrition Standards

AUSTIN — In advance of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s visit to Texas today, Commissioner Sid Miller expanded upon the Texas Department of Agriculture’s unwavering commitment to its groundbreaking Farm Fresh Initiative and …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 19:59 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Parcel Delivery Security Overhaul Amid Ongoing Unsolicited Seed, Plant, and Fertilizer ...

AUSTIN, TX — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today issued a national call to action regarding the continued phenomenon of unsolicited seed, plant, fertilizer, and liquid deliveries at residences …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 19:59 GMT

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Federal Partnership with U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions to Establish ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced a formal collaboration with U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, unveiling plans by Rep. Sessions to file landmark federal legislation to establish Agriculture Freedom Zones (AFZs) …

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Published on February 23, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Blasts Cartel Scourge in Fiery San Juan Press Conference: Applauds Takedown of Notorious Leader, Demands U....

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller arrived in San Juan today to hail the explosive takedown of brutal cartel kingpin Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes as a long-overdue gut punch to the fentanyl-fueled monsters terrorizing our borders. As Texas's …

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Published on February 23, 2026 - 05:47 GMT

Commissioner Miller Applauds Cartel Leader Takedown, Urges Heightened Border Vigilance

"The takedown of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” the ruthless head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, is a major strike against one of the most violent criminal enterprises poisoning our communities with fentanyl and terrorizing …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 22:23 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Declares Agricultural Emergency, Mobilizes TDA Aid for Wildfire Victims

Commissioner Sid Miller Declares Agricultural Emergency, Mobilizes TDA Aid for Wildfire Victims AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today declared an Agricultural Emergency, rallying Texans to back the State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 17:57 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Urgent Action to Save Texas Barbecue

AUSTIN - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an urgent call to action to protect one of the state's most cherished cultural and economic traditions: Texas Barbeque. A troubling wave of restaurant closures and operational challenges …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 23:02 GMT

Opinion: Leading Texas on Water and Power - Delivering Results

An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Texas is a land of bold dreams with hard-lived realities, and few things test our grit like securing water and power for our growing state. As your Agriculture Commissioner, there’s been no more …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

Commissioner Miller Launches Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force to Bolster Defenses Against Disasters and Biosecurity Threats

AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today unveiled the Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force, a new advisory group dedicated to sharpening the state's rapid, unified response to agricultural …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 22:10 GMT

Commissioner Miller Takes Emergency Action to Protect Texas Agriculture from Invasive Leafhopper Pest

AUSTIN – Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an emergency quarantine on the two-spotted cotton leafhopper (aka cotton jassid, Amrasca biguttula) to safeguard cotton, nursery, and ornamental sectors. After last year's order lapsed, TDA deemed …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

Commissioner Miller Applauds Rollins, Hegseth for Prioritizing Farm Security

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of War signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) addressing the sharing of information regarding security vulnerabilities in agriculture, collaboration to develop novel technological solutions to …

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Published on February 10, 2026 - 17:11 GMT

Commissioner Miller Announces the $100 Million AgLink Continuity Grant Bolstering Food and Fiber Resilience

AUSTIN – Today, Commissioner Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture(TDA), and the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) announced the AgLink Continuity Grant (AgLink). AgLink will provide critical assistance for eligible agricultural processing …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Commissioner Miller Urges Texans to Practice Food Safety on Super Bowl Sunday

As millions of Texans gather with friends and family to watch this year’s Super Bowl, many will enjoy snacks, delivery, or takeout served throughout the game. To help keep those celebrations safe, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 22:12 GMT

Commissioner Miller Hails FDA's Emergency Order for OTC Injectable to Battle New World Screwworm

Today, Commissioner Sid Miller issued a statement of support for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's issuance of an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution against New World screwworm (NWS). The following …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 22:12 GMT

Commissioner Miller Praises Trump Policies for Lower Chicken Wing Prices This Super Bowl Sunday

As fans across the nation gear up for Super Bowl LX, a perennial staple of game day gatherings, chicken wings, is capturing attention not just for its popularity but for its surprisingly lower cost. According to a recent Texas A&M report, although …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 20:21 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Unveils Bold “America First” Beef Policy to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd

Commissioner Sid Miller Unveils Bold “America First” Beef Policy to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd AUSTIN – With America’s cattle herd at its lowest level in more than 75 years, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller—long recognized as President Trump’s …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 23:37 GMT

Commissioner Miller Hails Attorney General Paxton's Lawsuit to Crush CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has launched a lawsuit to obliterate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood, exposing their proven connections to toxic ideologies …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 21:35 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Applauds Trump Administration's Enforcement of 1944 Water Treaty Agreement

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is responding to new action by the Trump Administration to enforce the 1944 Water Treaty with Mexico, following a joint announcement of an expanded agreement between the United States and Mexico from U.S. Secretary …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 18:52 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Hails Win for Farmers' Right to Repair

The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: "This EPA clarification is a hard-fought victory for Texas farmers and ranchers nationwide. By clarifying that the Clean Air Act backs, not blocks, the right to self-repair farm …

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