In an ongoing effort toward solving Texas‘ critical water crisis, Commissioner Staples honored El Paso for joining the Texas Water Smart coalition. The coalition promotes simple tips Texans can use to conserve water and avoid watering restrictions.

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples congratulates riders on the mission of ending the cycle of hunger during the Bike Out Hunger - Texas event at the State Capitol. Commissioner Staples applauds charity groups and faith based organizations that are working to decrease the number of Texans who are food insecure.

“Events such as this have a tremendous effect on small, tight-knit communities and my prayers go out to the people of West.”

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples joins some North Texas children as they plant seeds during the dedication ceremony of the Children's Vegetable Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The renovation is a part of ScottsMiracle-Gro and the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ GRO1000 project.

Commissioner Staples speaks to a contingent of business and government leaders from Wharton County in the old Texas Supreme Court Courtroom. The Commissioner thanked the group for visiting Austin to ensure state government continues being accountable to the people of Texas.