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]

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]

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]

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]

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]