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Recent News About Texas Department of Agriculture
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Commissioner Miller calls for statewide ban on non-water additives
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced that Commissioner Sid Miller has urged Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature to prioritize a statewide ban on non-water additives in public water.
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Sid Miller supports evaluation of Texas Lottery security
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's initiative to evaluate the security of the Texas Lottery.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken joins other major companies relocating headquarters to Texas
Businesses are increasingly choosing Texas as their new base, with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) being the latest to announce its relocation to the state.
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Sid Miller supports USDA's stance on foreign-owned farm and ranch land
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has received praise from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller for her efforts to address the issue of foreign entities purchasing rural land in the United States.
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USDA shifts strategy from poultry depopulation amid bird flu crisis
Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of the USDA's recent decision to shift strategies in handling the bird flu outbreak.
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Commissioner Sid Miller calls for ban on non-water additives in Texas
AUSTIN – Commissioner Sid Miller has issued a call for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in Texas public water systems.
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Unsolicited seed packages cause concern in Texas
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced a concerning situation involving unsolicited seed packages.
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Texas addresses mystery seed package issue with federal collaboration
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller updated the public on unsolicited seed packages arriving from Chinese vendors.
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Texas warns against unsolicited seed packages amid biosecurity concerns
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has raised concerns about unsolicited seed packages arriving from Chinese vendors across the state.
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Commissioner Miller announces alert on unsolicited seed package from China
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has been alerted to an unsolicited package from China sent to Clute, containing unknown seeds and a liquid container.
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Commissioner Miller announces support for Gov. Abbott’s State of the State address
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his support for Governor Greg Abbott's legislative priorities and policies, as outlined in the State of the State Address on February 2, 2025.
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Texas warns against mystery seed packages from China
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has issued a warning to residents about unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds and liquids arriving from China.
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Sid Miller supports Trump's and Musk's move against USAID spending
Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for recent actions taken by President Trump and Elon Musk.
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Texas agriculture commissioner ends contracts over DEI policy concerns
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has declared that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will cease contracting with entities that support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility...
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Sid Miller reappoints four members to Texas Agriculture Finance Authority board
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced the reappointment of four members to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) Board.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Miller announces opposition to DEI and DEIA policies
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has declared his opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) policies.
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Commissioner Sid Miller opposes USDA's new horse protection rule
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has joined forces with other agricultural leaders to challenge a new rule under the Horse Protection Act.
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Texas agriculture commissioner criticizes new Horse Protection Act rule
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has voiced strong opposition to the Biden Administration's new Horse Protection Act (HPA) rule, arguing that it will harm the equine industry rather than protect horses.
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OPINION: A COMPASSIONATE AND SENSIBLE CANNABIS POLICY FOR TEXAS
Just down the street from the Austin headquarters of the Texas Department of Agriculture is a trailer selling consumable cannabis products; the sole purpose of these products is to inebriate.
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Sid Miller criticizes federal response to New World screwworm scare
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed concerns over the federal government's response to a recent New World screwworm scare.