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Monday, November 25, 2013, Shop the 2013 GO TEXAN Holiday Gift Guide for unique and local Lone Star products

Commissioner Staples Awards $150,000 in Farmer-Funded Grants to 17 Young Texas Farmers

Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Awards help next generation of food providers expand, establish production agriculture operations

Commissioner Staples Honors Carolyn Swize of Goliad High School With 'GROW' Award

Friday, November 15, 2013, Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle and high school students

Commissioner Staples Honors Texas Families, 115 Historic Farms, Ranches During 38th Annual Family Land Heritage Ceremony

Thursday, November 07, 2013, In a celebration of agriculture and family heritage, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today honored 115 farms and ranches spanning 66 Texas counties at the 38th Annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony. The ceremony, held in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol, recognizes Texas families who have kept their farms and ranches in continuous agricultural production for 100 years or more.

Commissioner Staples Urges Congress to Pay Border Patrol Agents Working to Keep Nation Safe During Shutdown

Tuesday, October 15, 2013, Border security, funding for Border Patrol agents an essential government function

Commissioner Staples Launches Online Tool to Locate Licensed Pest Control Companies, Enhance Consumer Protection

Tuesday, October 15, 2013, Online tool provides starting point for consumers looking to hire structural pest control services

Commissioner Staples Honors Matthew Roberts of McKinney High School With 'GROW' Award

Monday, October 14, 2013, Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students

Is The Texas Border Safer Than Ever?

Thursday, October 10, 2013, New data shows significant increase of illegal immigrant apprehensions in South Texas; hear Texans’ firsthand accounts in new video, ‘The Front Line: Stories from the Texas/Mexico Border’

Coalition of State Agencies Extends Drought Photo Campaign, Asks Texans to Share Photos Documenting Conservation, Positive Drought Response

Tuesday, October 01, 2013, Deadline to submit photos extended to Oct. 31; best photos will be displayed at Texas Capitol