Oct. 14, 2011 - Commissioner Staples Testimony Before the House Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
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September 19, 2011 - Commissioner Staples' Action Item Passed by NASDA on Border Security and Immigration
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September 19, 2011 - Commissioner Staples' Action Item Passed by NASDA on Livestock Forage Supply and Assistance
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September 19, 2011 - Commissioner Staples' Action Item Passed by NASDA on 2011 Tri-National Agriculture Accord - Focused on Jobs and the Economy
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September 19, 2011 - Commissioner Staples' Action Item Passed by NASDA on Endangered Species Act Reform
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Sept. 26, 2011 - Border Security Letter to President Obama
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Sept. 26, 2011 - Texas Border Security: A Strategic Military Assessment
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Commissioner Staples, Retired Generals Release Military Perspective On Spillover Border Violence, How To Secure Texas Border
AUSTIN - In an effort to protect U.S. citizens from spillover cartel violence while continuing to emphasize the critical need for enhanced Texas/Mexico border security, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today released 'Texas Border Security: A Strategic Military Assessment.' The independent study, co-authored by retired General Barry McCaffrey and retired Major-General Robert Scales, was unveiled as part of the Protect Your Texas Border Summit at the Capitol.  More

Sept. 22, 2011 - Letter to NTIA on Broadband Survey Comments
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Commissioner Staples Challenges All Texas Counties To Tackle Costly Feral Hog Problem Responsible For Millions In Damages
BEAUMONT - With an estimated 2.6 million feral hogs causing millions of dollars in urban and rural property damage across the Lone Star State each year, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today kicked off the annual statewide Hog Out Challenge.  More