Commissioner Staples, Deion Sanders Combine Efforts to Feed Hungry Children Across Texas
DUNCANVILLE - In an effort to alleviate hunger in Texas, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples partnered with Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders at Duncanville High School today to raise awareness about childhood hunger and inform Texans of the local summer feeding sites available to eligible children across the state.  More

Statement by Commissioner Staples on Disaster Request Approval
AUSTIN - Today Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples issued the following statement following President Barack Obama's approval of a portion of Texas' request for a major disaster declaration.  More

Texas Department Of Agriculture's International Marketing Program Wins Recruiting Award
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Agriculture today announced its International Marketing program recently received the Southern United States Trade Association's (SUSTA) annual award for recruiting the most companies for a SUSTA-sponsored activity in 2010.  More

Statement by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples on Cartel Attack on U.S. Law Enforcement
AUSTIN - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples released the following statement regarding yesterday's shootout between U.S. law enforcement and Mexican drug cartels:'The bullets are real and the intent is clear - Mexican drug cartels are waging war on America and anyone who gets in their way will be fired upon.  More

Commissioner Staples Announces $545,130 Federal Award to Help Create Jobs in City of Mineola
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the Texas Department of Agriculture has awarded $545,130 in federal funds to the city of Mineola for water and street infrastructure improvements.  More

Texas Department of Agriculture Launches New GO TEXAN or Go Thirsty Program
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Agriculture this week launched a new program called GO TEXAN or Go Thirsty, designed to promote local restaurants and retailers that carry Texas wines and support the Texas wine industry's $1.7 billion impact on the state's economy.  More

Commissioner Staples Challenges Mayors Across Texas To Feed More Hungry Children This Summer
CORPUS CHRISTI - As many schoolchildren welcome the start of summer vacation, a growing number of young Texans will begin the break with a shortage of food.  More

Commissioner Staples and More Than 70 Texas Legislators Support Governor's Disaster Declaration Appeal to Help Texas Recover From Wildfires
AUSTIN - In the wake of devastating wildfires across Texas, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, joined by a bipartisan coalition of more than 70 legislators from the Texas House and Senate, sent a letter to President Obama in support of Gov. Rick Perry's appeal for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration.  More

Commissioner Staples Calls On Chefs To Go Local, GO TEXAN During 2011 GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and the Texas Department of Agriculture are asking chefs and restaurant owners who buy and serve local ingredients to bring Texas to the table during the fourth annual GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up, presented by Farm Credit.  More

Commissioner Staples Announces $750,000 Federal Award to Help Create More Jobs in Wilbarger County
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the Texas Department of Agriculture has awarded $750,000 in federal funds to Wilbarger County for infrastructure improvements through the Texas Capital Fund.  More