Commissioner Staples Issues Statement on New Border Security Legislation Introduced by Texas Lawmakers
AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd  More

In Case You Missed It: Commissioner Staples Authors Immigration Reform Editorial In Houston Chronicle
“Let's take real action to prevent the underground economies that truly undermines - yes, cheats - American labor and eliminate an environment open to abuse for the individuals trapped within."  More

Commissioner Staples Honors Angela Pascarella of Harper High School With ‘GROW’ Award
Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students  More

Rio Grande Valley Suffers While Mexico Withholds Water
Commissioner Staples, Commissioner Rubinstein warn of devastating impact of federal government’s failure to act  More

Commissioner Staples Issues Statement on New Immigration Plan Announced by ‘Gang of Eight’ U.S. Senators
“We need immigration reform and border security, but this is not it. We cannot use 20th century reasoning to solve 21st century problems."  More

City of West Recovering After Tragic Explosion
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.  More

Commissioner Staples Joins President Obama, Governor Perry and Texans Across the State to Honor First Responders Who Died in the West Tragedy
"Their selfless heroism reminds the nation that Texans are defined by our actions, not by events."  More

Commissioner Staples Comments on New Immigration Bill Filed in the U.S. House of Representatives
“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.  More

Commissioner Staples Comments on New Bill to Expand E-Verify System to Strengthen U.S. Immigration Laws
E-verify bill compliments other House legislation to reform immigration  More

Commissioner Staples, Mayor Cook Stress Critical Need for Water Conservation in Wake of Ongoing Drought
Texas Water Smart initiative encourages conservation habits to avoid mandatory watering restrictions  More