STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER SID MILLER WELCOMING KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN TO TEXAS
Businesses across the nation are choosing Texas as their destination for many reasons. Above all, no state is better for business than the Lone Star State. I am proud to welcome Kentucky Fried Chicken as they join the ranks of major companies like Charles Schwab Corporation, Chevron, Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), and SpaceX—along with many others seeking greater growth opportunities in Texas. T  [More]

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SUPPORTING LT. GOVERNOR DAN PATRICK’S CALL FOR AN EVALUATION OF TEXAS LOTTERY SECURITY
As Texas Agriculture Commissioner, my top priority is ensuring fairness, integrity, and public trust in all areas under our agency’s oversight. The Texas Department of Agriculture plays a vital role in safeguarding the security of the Texas Lottery by conducting meticulous inspections of lottery ping pong balls. These inspections account for every variable—climate, lab conditions, and even the material of the weighing table—to guarantee absolute accuracy and prevent any chance of manipulation. Texans who purchase a lottery ticket deserve complete confidence in a fair and transparent process.  [More]

STATEMENT BY TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BLASTING BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S “DIETARY GUIDELINES”
The Biden administration’s so-called ‘scientific’ report for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines is nothing more than a politically driven attack on American agriculture. This is just a continuation of the woke left’s war on the meat industry due to climate change nonsense and feel-good dietary agendas. They claim their recommendations are ‘science-backed’ and ‘data-driven,’ but if that were true, why does their report ignore the overwhelming evidence that beef is good for you and essential to a balanced diet?  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON SENATE BILL 17’S PROPOSAL TO BAN ENEMY FOREIGN LAND OWNERSHIP
I have long fought to ensure that our precious farm and rural lands remain free from purchases by foreign adversaries. Our property and agricultural lands are vital to national security. I applaud Senator Lois Kolkhorst for introducing Senate Bill 17, an essential piece of legislation aimed at protecting Texas land from foreign entities that pose a threat to our security. This is simply common sense. Texas farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to feed and fuel America, and we must preserve our land for their use. We cannot allow hostile nations to gain control over our land, resources, or food supply.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER THANKING USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS AFTER HER VISIT TO TEXAS
I want to thank United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for hosting a productive roundtable this afternoon in Mt. Pleasant with Texas farmers and ranchers. The discussion focused on the ongoing impact of avian influenza and potential improvements to the national response. Secretary Rollins’ swift action in organizing these discussions—just days into her tenure—illustrates her passion for the agriculture industry and her commitment to our producers in rural Texas. I am excited for our continued collaboration to support Texas agriculture and the hardworking producers who depend on our efforts.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BACKING TEXAS REP. LOUDERBACK’S PROPOSAL URGING FEDERAL INTERVENTION TO SAVE THE GULF SHRIMP INDUSTRY
“The Texas and U.S. shrimp industry in the Gulf of America is facing a catastrophic crisis that threatens its survival. Our industry has faced years of devastation due to the influx of inferior, farm-raised, and foreign-imported shrimp, posing an existential threat to hardworking Gulf shrimpers.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON CARTEL VIOLENCE NEAR THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER 
A tragic and alarming incident occurred near Brownsville, Texas, where a U.S. citizen and  Texas rancher was killed by an improvised explosive device (IED). This shocking act of violence highlights the growing threat posed by cartel activity along our southern border. I urge all Texas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who travel to Mexico or operate near the border to exercise extreme caution. The Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) is a crucial part of Texas agriculture, and the safety of our agricultural community is of utmost importance. We cannot overlook the rising violence that threatens not only lives but also the security of our farms, ranches, and rural communities.  [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS’ PLAN TO COMBAT AVIAN INFLUENZA
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller applauds United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for her decisive action in addressing the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. Her five-prong plan makes it clear that tackling this crisis is the USDA’s number one priority—something that was sorely lacking under the Biden Administration.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER KICKS OFF NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced schools across Texas will celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 3-7 using the theme Clue In To School Breakfast. School nutrition teams in Texas partner with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to serve about 1.6 million breakfasts to students daily through the National School Breakfast Program. Schools will celebrate with promotional materials developed by TDA in collaboration with the School Nutrition Association.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER URGES TEXANS TO BE PREPARED AS WILDFIRE AND SEVERE STORM THREATS INTENSIFY THIS WEEK
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges Texans—especially farmers and ranchers—to take immediate precautions as wildfire and storm risks across the state reach critical levels. With dry conditions, high winds, and rising temperatures, Texas faces an increased threat of devastating wildfires. At the same time, severe storm warnings are in effect for North and East Texas, bringing the risk of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.  [More]