Conserving Water in El Paso
Conserving Water in El Paso
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.
Bike Out Hunger
Bike Out Hunger
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.
Commissioner Staples Visits West
Commissioner Staples Visits West
“Events such as this have a tremendous effect on small, tight-knit communities and my prayers go out to the people of West.”
Children's Garden
Children's Garden
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.
Wharton County Day at the Capitol
Wharton County Day at the Capitol
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.
 
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Commissioner Staples Honors Adam Morton of Louise High School With ‘GROW’ Award
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students
Commissioner Staples Calls on Lone Star Chefs to Go Local During 2013 GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Statewide dine-out week highlights local ingredients, benefits local food banks
Commissioner Staples Sends Letter to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio Encouraging Changes to Senate Immigration Bill
Thursday, May 09, 2013, “Texans understand the challenges of border security and immigration, and we have solutions to create a secure border and a workable immigration system.”
Commissioner Staples, Mayor Cook Stress Critical Need for Water Conservation in Wake of Ongoing Drought
Wednesday, May 08, 2013, Texas Water Smart initiative encourages conservation habits to avoid mandatory watering restrictions
Commissioner Staples Comments on New Bill to Expand E-Verify System to Strengthen U.S. Immigration Laws
Friday, April 26, 2013, E-verify bill compliments other House legislation to reform immigration
Commissioner Staples Comments on New Immigration Bill Filed in the U.S. House of Representatives
Friday, April 26, 2013, “Chairman Goodlatte’s proposal is a welcome departure from the overly bureaucratic, 20th century model that has failed our nation and created our current immigration crisis.
Commissioner Staples Joins President Obama, Governor Perry and Texans Across the State to Honor First Responders Who Died in the West Tragedy
Thursday, April 25, 2013, "Their selfless heroism reminds the nation that Texans are defined by our actions, not by events."
City of West Recovering After Tragic Explosion
Friday, April 19, 2013, Commissioner Staples today traveled to West to survey damage and determine how the Texas Department of Agriculture can best assist the people of West as recovery efforts continue.
Commissioner Staples Issues Statement on New Immigration Plan Announced by ‘Gang of Eight’ U.S. Senators
Thursday, April 18, 2013, “We need immigration reform and border security, but this is not it. We cannot use 20th century reasoning to solve 21st century problems."

 

 

 

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A Legislative Snapshot
  • House passed SB 1 (state budget bill).  
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  • Committees are passing important bills: HB 5 relating to public education accountability is currently referred to Senate education; HB 1494 relating to the regulatory authority of TDA has been sent to House Calendars.
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