Commissioner Sid Miller Congratulates William Chris Vineyards for Earning Spot Among World’s Best
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today congratulated William Chris Vineyards of Hye, Texas, for ranking 31st on the annual World’s Best Vineyards list, placing them among the most celebrated wine destinations on earth and making them the first Texas winery to ever achieve this honor.  [More]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Responds to New World Screwworm Detection in Northern Mexico
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement after being notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of a new detection of the New World screwworm (NWS) in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico, approximately 120 miles south of the Texas border. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the case in a 22-month-old bovine transported from Veracruz to a feedlot in Nuevo León.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Hails USDA’s $30 Million Fresh Fruit Purchase, Calls for Texas Fruit to be Front and Center
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it intends to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to bolster the nation’s food supply and called on the agency to prioritize Texas producers.    [More]

Commissioner Miller Announces Launch of New Agency-Wide Licensing System
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today announced the successful launch of its new, fully digitized licensing system, a modern and streamlined platform designed to make it easier than ever for Texans to apply for, renew, and update their TDA issued licenses. Developed by TDA’s Information Technology Division and completed under budget, the system reflects the agency’s commitment to customer service, government efficiency, and transparency.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Applauds FDA Action to Protect Cats from New World Screwworm
The Emergency Use Authorization for Credelio CAT is another big step forward in the fight to protect American agriculture and animal health. The FDA’s action gives veterinarians a powerful new tool to treat New World Screwworm infestations in cats and kittens, and it shows that science, innovation, and the Trump administration are working together to forge solutions.  [More]