TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER AND USDA TO DEPLOY SWORMLURE-5 IN AGGRESSIVE EFFORT TO STOP SCREWWORM CRISIS
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced a bold step forward in the battle against the reemergence of the New World Screwworm (NWS) near the United States. Working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is spearheading efforts to reintroduce an improved pest control method to our international Screwworm response: Swormlure Bait.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER AND CONGRESSWOMAN MONICA DE LA CRUZ DELIVER DROUGHT AID TO SOUTH TEXAS
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz held a joint press conference in Mission, Texas, to announce the delivery of drought relief funding through the 1944 Water Treaty Agricultural Assistance Program. The program provides $280 million in essential aid to farmers and ranchers along the Rio Grande River Valley, affected by Mexico’s continued failure to supply water as mandated by the 1944 Water Treaty.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER CHAMPIONS TEXAS PECAN GROWERS WITH GO TEXAN BOOTH AT 2025 TPGA CONFERENCE
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are proud to announce their participation in the 104th Annual Texas Pecan Growers Conference and Trade Show. The show will take place from July 20 to 23, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center in Denton, Texas. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are proud to announce their participation in the 104th Annual Texas Pecan Growers Conference and Trade Show. The show will take place from July 20 to 23, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center in Denton, Texas.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER THANKS H-E-B FOR FLOOD RELIEF CONTRIBUTIONS
Once again, our GO TEXAN Champion Sponsor, H-E-B, and the Butt family have stepped up and shown us what it means to be true Texans. I want to personally thank them and the H.E. Butt Foundation for their remarkable $5 million donation toward flood recovery efforts across Central Texas. This donation will go a long way in helping families and communities recover from the devastating storms.  [More]

SID MILLER THANKS WHATABURGER FOR STEPPING UP DURING TEXAS FLOODS
I want to thank Whataburger, one of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) GO TEXAN Champion Sponsors, for stepping up in a big way to support Texans in their time of need. When historic floods hit the Hill Country, Whataburger didn’t hesitate. They hit the ground running in Kerrville, providing hot meals to our first responders, emergency crews, and volunteers.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER MILLER ON GOVERNOR ABBOTT’S SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Governor Greg Abbott has listed his agenda items for the upcoming Special Session. We laid a strong foundation during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, but there’s still more work to build on that progress to make Texas strong and secure.I fully support his decision to include disaster relief in the agenda for the upcoming special session. We need to pass comprehensive, forward-looking legislation and focus on preparing Texas for future disasters, not just responding to those we face today.  [More]

SID MILLER ADDRESSES PRESIDENT TRUMP’S VISIT TO KERRVILLE, TEXAS
“President Trump’s visit to Kerrville comes at a crucial time as Texans are suffering from historic and devastating flooding. This is the leadership Texans know to expect from President Trump: present, proactive, and ready to act when disaster occurs. President Trump is committed to strengthening emergency response efforts so that what happened in the Hill Country never happens again, and I will fight with him every step of the way. We’re not just going to rebuild, we’re going to rebuild stronger, smarter, and faster. Hundreds of Texans remain unaccounted for. As searches continue, I hope Texans will continue to join me in keeping those affected in their prayers. In times of disaster, we must unite in solidarity and support our neighbors.”  [More]

SID MILLER ADDRESSES FALSE CLAIMS REGARDING CLOUD SEEDING AND WEATHER MODIFICATION 
As an eighth-generation farmer and rancher, I know what it’s like to watch the sky during a drought, hoping for rain. When Texas experiences a dry spell, I don’t depend on artificial weather manipulation; I turn to my faith. I kneel and pray, just as many farmers, ranchers, and rural communities do. Let’s put an end to the conspiracy theories and stop blaming others. Our priority should be the recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country, as we stand in solidarity with our fellow Texans.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON USDA’S EXPEDITED DISASTER RELIEF FOR TEXAS FARMERS AND RANCHERS
I praise U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for her continued efforts to deliver much-needed relief to America’s farmers and ranchers through the congressionally authorized $16 billion Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. This streamlined initiative, featuring pre-filled applications and immediate in-person support, is exactly what producers require after facing devastating droughts, wildfires, floods, and freezes over the past couple of years.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER COMMENDING USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS’ NATIONAL FARM SECURITY ACTION PLAN
America has made a definitive statement by declaring that our farmland will never be for sale again, drawing a clear line on its land. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced this historic step, marking a significant advance for American agriculture and national security. This achievement is the result of years of dedicated advocacy by agricultural leaders nationwide. Witnessing this milestone feels like a dream realized.  [More]