Staples Takes Oath Of Office, Begins Second Term As Texas Commissioner Of Agriculture
AUSTIN - After winning re-election in November 2010, Palestine native Todd Staples today was sworn into office for a second term as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture.  More

Commissioner Staples Recognizes City of Canton as New GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the Texas Department of Agriculture has designated the city of Canton as a GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community (CRC).  More

Commissioner Staples Recognizes City of Kaufman as a New GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today officially recognized the city of Kaufman as a GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community (CRC).  More

Organizations Needed to Feed Texas Children Nutritious Meals During Summer Months
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Agriculture is looking for organizations to participate in the Summer Nutrition Programs, which help feed a growing number of children who do not have access to nutritious meals once schools close for summer.  More

Former Green Bay Packers Star, Super Bowl Champ Encourages You to GO TEXAN at Your Super Bowl Party
AUSTIN - As Texas prepares to host the Super Bowl on February 6, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and former Green Bay Packer and Super Bowl XXXI Champion Santana Dotson team up to encourage all football fans to GO TEXAN when shopping for their football viewing parties.  More

Super Bowl XLV Gets a Texas-Sized Push from Agriculture
AUSTIN - When Super Bowl XLV kicks off Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, football fans may be surprised to know how agriculture plays into the gridiron game plan.  More

Statement by Agriculture of Commissioner Todd Staples on State Report Detailing Growing Obesity Costs to Texans
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today released the following statement on the comptroller's report on the costs of obesity to Texas:'Texas taxpayers are picking up the tab for poor eating choices.  More

Commissioner Staples Announces Winners of 'Texas Is'' Amateur Video Contest Promoting the Lone Star State
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today officially recognized Kaylee Holloway, 17, of Guthrie, Texas, as the first-place winner of the Texas Department of Agriculture's 'Texas Is ...' amateur video contest. The contest invited all Texans to share what the Lone Star State means to them.  More

Texas Department of Agriculture Seeks Texans Who Have Kept Family Farms and Ranches in Operations for 100 Years or More
AUSTIN - In continuing a tradition of honoring hardworking generations of Texas farmers and ranchers, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is encouraging families to apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture's Family Land Heritage Program.  More

Statement by Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples on Senate Passage of SB 18 Related to Eminent Domain Reform
AUSTIN -Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today released the following statement in response to the Senate passage of SB 18, which redefines the legal parameters of eminent domain and private property rights.'The Senate passage of SB 18 is a great first step and a victory for our state,' Commissioner Staples said.  More