Think Texas: Retire in Texas
By: Todd StaplesTexas Agriculture CommissionerBaby boomers are retiring.  More

Think Texas: Health Report Proves Importance of 3E's of Healthy Living in Texas
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesThe latest 'F as in Fat' report is out and the grades are not good.  More

Think Texas: End of Long-Haul Trucking Dispute Eases U.S./Mexico Trade
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesThe United States and Mexico have resolved a long-running dispute that cost U.S. businesses more than $2 billion.As a result of the signed agreement to allow limited access to U.S. highways for Mexican long-haul trucks, Mexico's punitive customs duties on 99 U.S. products have been cut in half.  More

Think Texas: Prevention is the Best Weapon in the Fight Against Wildfires
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesSince November 2010, more than 18,000 wildfires have ravaged the Lone Star State.  More

Think Texas: STAR Fund Assists Ranchers with Wildfire Rebuilding
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesAs Texas continues to battle a series of relentless infernos, our farmers and ranchers are in dire need of relief.  More

Think Texas: Celebrate Texas Cuisine with New GO TEXAN App
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesWant to know which restaurants are serving great Texas food? We have an app for that.  More

Think Texas: GO TEXAN or Go Thirsty
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesYou have an opportunity to make your voice heard on what appears on your favorite restaurant's wine menu.  More

Think Texas: Removing Trade Barriers Will Benefit Texas Economy and World Consumers
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesAs Americans and Texans, we are blessed to enjoy the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world.  More

Think Texas: Border Security Website Chronicles Firsthand Accounts of Drug Trafficking Along Texas Mexico Border
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesFollowing the recent shootout between U.S. law enforcement and the Mexican drug cartels on the Texas/Mexico border, Texas farmers and ranchers continue to face intimidation and threats from criminals tied to these violent organizations.  More

Think Texas: Federal Budget Looms Over Farm Bill Reauthorization
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesAt least 37 programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill will expire in 2012.  More