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Disaster Assistance

OPEN FOR 2024 WILDFIRE & SEVERE WEATHER RELIEF

The STAR Fund (State of Texas Agriculture Relief Fund) was created by the Texas Department of Agriculture to provide relief for Texas farmers and ranchers in times of disaster using monetary donations from private individuals and organizations.

STAR Fund is a reimbursement program designed to assist farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners in rebuilding fences, restoring operations and paying for other agricultural disaster relief.

If you’d like to help ag producers impacted by the recent 2024 wildfires or other disasters, consider making a donation to the STAR Fund.

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Agriculture Updates & Issues

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TDA News

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON THE HISTORIC ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV
Thursday, May 8, 2025, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States on his election as the 267th pope, now known to the world as Pope Leo XIV. As the first American elected to the papacy, this is a historic moment not only for the Catholic Church but for people of faith around the globe. [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER INTRODUCES LEGENDARY STORYTELLERS BOB AND KELLI PHILLIPS AS TDA & GO TEXAN BRAND AMBASSADORS
Thursday, May 8, 2025, Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proudly announce that renowned Texas storytellers Bob and Kelli Phillips are now official brand ambassadors for TDA and GO TEXAN. As cherished former hosts of America’s longest-running independently produced television series, Texas Country Reporter, Kelli and Bob Phillips offer decades of experience in showcasing the heart and spirit of the Lone Star State. [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON ATTORNEY GENERAL PAXTON’S INVESTIGATION INTO CHILDREN’S TOOTHPASTE MANUFACTURERS
Thursday, May 8, 2025, Making America Healthy Again isn’t just about the food we put on our plates. It’s about everything we allow into our bodies, especially those of our children. As stewards of the next generation, we have a duty to be vigilant about the substances to which we are exposed and the marketing tactics that target our youth. I fully support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his efforts to hold toothpaste manufacturers accountable, if necessary, for any wrongdoing that may have caused real harm due to misleading marketing targeted at children. [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CELEBRATES NATIONAL BEEF MONTH
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Join Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in celebrating Beef Month this May. Here in Texas, if there’s one thing we know better than almost anyone, it’s cattle. From the rolling plains of the Panhandle to the pastures of the Hill Country, beef isn’t just what’s for dinner—it’s a way of life. Texas has been at the forefront of cattle production for generations, and this success is no coincidence. It stems from the hard work, dedication, and extensive know-how passed down through families who’ve worked this land for centuries. [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FY2026 BUDGET REQUEST
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, President Trump’s ambitious budget proposal marks a critical move towards reestablishing reason and curbing Washington’s reckless spending. With national debt surpassing $36 trillion, it is long overdue for our nation to stop running up the tab. This budget signifies a commitment to common sense, accountability, and honoring the taxpayers who fuel our economy. [More]

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