STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON SECRETARY ROLLINS’ NEW WORLD SCREWWORM ANNOUNCEMENT
I was pleased to welcome my friend U.S Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins back to Texas and applaud her continued commitment to fight the New World Screwworm threat that puts our state’s $30 billion livestock industry in jeopardy. Her announcement about USDA’s plans to construct a new sterile fly production facility in South Texas was welcome news. When completed, it should serve as an important tool in our battle against the screwworm. As Secretary Rollins said today, I have been her partner in this fight for the last six months. The Texas Department of Agriculture and I will continue to work side-by-side with Secretary Rollins to develop the tools necessary to combat this insidious threat and protect our agriculture industry and all who depend upon it.  [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER APPLAUDS EPA ACTION TO END HARMFUL DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID SHUTDOWNS
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their decisive action in issuing new guidance that protects farmers, truckers, and other diesel equipment operators from sudden speed and power losses caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems without compromising environmental protection standards.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SERVES UP GOOD NEWS ON SCHOOL NUTRITION
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that students eligible for reduced-price meals can now receive school meals at no cost to their families. The 89th Texas Legislature has extended the funding that supports reduced-price school breakfasts over the last two school years and has allocated extra funds to cover reduced-price school lunches starting after September 1, 2025. Funding for all reduced-price school meals remains available through the 2026-2027 school year.   [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER LAUNCHES POWERFUL TOOL AGAINST NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) continues to lead the fight against the threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS) by developing a state-of-the-art attractant to be used in tracking screwworm fly movement and proactively eliminating them where they are located.  [More]

SID MILLER WELCOMES HEADLINER RANDALL KING TO THE GO TEXAN COUNTRY FESTIVAL IN WAXAHACHIE
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced today that West Texas native and rising country star Randall King will headline the Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival on Saturday, October 25, in historic downtown Waxahachie. Dust off your boots and get ready to two-step because Randall King is bringing honky-tonk to Waxahachie," said Commissioner Miller. "This is a native Texan who combines the best of classic country music with a modern edge, and we are excited to see him at the Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival.”  [More]

OPINION: THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL: A TEXAS-SIZED WIN FOR RURAL HEALTHCARE
I’ve always pledged to fight for Texas, supporting rural families, farmers, ranchers, and small business owners who keep this state running. The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump, is more than just good legislation; it represents a much-needed investment in the future of rural America. It’s bold, timely, and precisely what we’ve been advocating for.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER ENCOURAGES TEXANS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is proud to announce the kickoff of National Farmers Market Week, taking place this week from August 3–9, 2025. This annual celebration features the outstanding farmers markets across Texas and the essential role they play in supporting local Texas producers and fostering healthier communities.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER SUPPORTS TEXAS NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS WITH GO TEXAN BOOTH AT 2025 TNLA EXPO
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are excited to participate in the 2025 Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) EXPO, scheduled for August 5–7 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON DEMOCRAT SPECIAL SESSION INTERFERENCE
The devastation caused by the recent Central Texas flooding is a serious crisis that requires immediate legislative action from lawmakers from both parties. While families are still burying loved ones and communities are struggling to recover, Texas Democrats have abandoned their responsibilities, leaving the Texas House of Representatives without a quorum nor the ability to take steps to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER URGES ELIGIBLE TEXAS PRODUCERS TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY RELIEF
I would like to thank President Donald J. Trump, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator David Richardson, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for their prompt and ongoing support of Texas following the recent disaster. FEMA’s decision to make three Texas counties and nine neighboring counties eligible for emergency aid is a crucial step that helps ensure assistance reaches residents and our hardworking agricultural producers.  [More]