Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Parcel Delivery Security Overhaul Amid Ongoing Unsolicited Seed, Plant, and Fertilizer Deliveries
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today issued a national call to action regarding the continued phenomenon of unsolicited seed, plant, fertilizer, and liquid deliveries at residences across the United States. Texas alone has been inundated with mystery packages collected from residential and commercial locations since early 2025.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Blasts Cartel Scourge in Fiery San Juan Press Conference: Applauds Takedown of Notorious Leader, Demands U.S. Military Wipeout of All Drug Cartels Now
Monday, February 23, 2026, Food security is national security, and we can no longer let these dangerous cartels interfere with our food supply, either in Mexico, where they extort producers, hijack supply chains, and turn fertile lands into battlegrounds, or here in the United States, where spillover violence forces our own agriculture operations into defensive lockdowns. He demanded an end to the cartels' 40-year reign of terror, urging President Donald J. Trump, who always puts Americans first, to mobilize now against these international terrorist outfits labeled as such by both Texas and the federal government.   [More]

Commissioner Miller Applauds Cartel Leader Takedown, Urges Heightened Border Vigilance
Sunday, February 22, 2026, "When you cut the head off a snake, the body thrashes. We are already seeing cartel retaliation and chaos in parts of Mexico. That means Texans, especially our farmers, ranchers, and anyone working along the southern border, need to stay sharp. If your operation hugs the border or requires cross border travel, postpone anything that is not absolutely necessary. Avoid isolated roads. Stay in close contact with local law enforcement. Report suspicious activity immediately."  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Declares Agricultural Emergency, Mobilizes TDA Aid for Wildfire Victims
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today declared an Agricultural Emergency, rallying Texans to back the State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund and urging wildfire-hit producers and agribusinesses to seek financial aid. Across the Panhandle and West Texas, Texans are facing devastating losses due to wildfires.  [More]