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Texas Senate passes resolution urging enforcement of U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, a measure urging diplomatic enforcement of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.
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Commissioner urges caution over unsolicited seed and plant deliveries

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has reported a new development in the ongoing issue of unsolicited seed deliveries.
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Commissioner urges passage of ban on foreign land purchases in Texas

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has called on the Texas House to pass Senate Bill 17, proposed by Senator Lois Kolkhorst.
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USDA announces emergency assistance program offering relief to American farmers

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller expressed gratitude to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration for prioritizing relief for farmers and ranchers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP).
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280 million grant aids Texas farmers amid Rio Grande Valley water shortage

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a $280 million grant program aimed at supporting farmers and producers in the Rio Grande Valley.

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Texas officials celebrate National Ag Day with EPA at Collin County farm

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller marked National Ag Day by visiting J. Foster Farms in Collin County, Texas, accompanied by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and the Texas Farm Bureau.
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Texas celebrates National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has called on Texans to participate in National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week, taking place from March 16 to 22.
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Sid Miller supports EPA's new approach to WOTUS regulation

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent decision to revise the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
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Texas DIR highlights shared technology services enhancing government efficiency

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) provides a range of Shared Technology Services (STS) programs designed to enhance operational efficiency for government entities in the state.
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Texas sees relief as egg and energy prices drop

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of recent decreases in egg and energy prices, attributing the changes to policy actions by President Donald Trump and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.
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Texas Border Coalition appoints new chairman, calls for unity among border communities

Tano Tijerina has been appointed as the new chairman of the Texas Border Coalition (TBC).
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Texas group petitions Supreme Court over Vineyard Wind project approval

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a federal court of appeals decision that permits the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind energy project.
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Sid Miller comments on USDA's funding cuts impact on Texas programs

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his views on the USDA's decision to cut local food funding for schools and food banks.
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Sid Miller declares March 19th as Texas Agriculture Trade Day

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has declared March 19th as Texas Agriculture Trade Day.
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ICE removes Romanian fugitive wanted for fraud charges in France

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has removed Torsten Ew Torz, a 31-year-old native of Germany and citizen of Romania, from the United States.
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Texas secures 2024 Governor's Cup for 13th consecutive year

Texas has once again claimed the prestigious Governor's Cup, marking its 13th consecutive win and 21st overall victory in Site Selection magazine's rankings.
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Texas pesticide collection event gathers over 179k pounds of waste

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently hosted a pesticide waste removal event in Dawson County, Lamesa, Texas.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner backs efforts to expand rural healthcare access

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his support for U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington's initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas.
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Missing radiographic camera in Loving County prompts public alert

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued a public notification regarding a missing radiographic camera in Loving County.
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Guatemalan man charged with leading major US human smuggling ring

An individual from Guatemala has been arrested in Los Angeles, accused of leading a major human smuggling organization.
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