Commissioner Miller Applauds Cartel Leader Takedown, Urges Heightened Border Vigilance
"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
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]

Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Urgent Action to Save Texas Barbecue
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an urgent call to action to protect one of the state's most cherished cultural and economic traditions: Texas Barbeque. A troubling wave of restaurant closures and operational challenges is sweeping across Texas, driven by record-high beef prices, a national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, persistent inflationary pressures, and a resulting softening of consumer demand.  [More]

Opinion: Leading Texas on Water and Power - Delivering Results 
Texas is a land of bold dreams with hard-lived realities, and few things test our grit like securing water and power for our growing state. As your Agriculture Commissioner, there’s been no more important task than to fight for plentiful resources. That’s where my Great Texas Water Plan and the Texas P.O.W.E.R. Plan have yielded results for the next generation of Texans.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Launches Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force to Bolster Defenses Against Disasters and Biosecurity Threats
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today unveiled the Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force, a new advisory group dedicated to sharpening the state's rapid, unified response to agricultural crises and biosecurity risks.  [More]