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Sid Miller stops short of endorsing Democrat Clayton Tucker for ag commissioner over Nate Sheets

Sheets, in response, called Miller the most corrupt figure in Texas government and considers his criticism a “badge of honor.”

The Texas Tribune · Oct 19

In race to lead Texas agriculture department, Sheets and Tucker clash on data centers, credentials

The race to be the state’s first new agriculture commissioner in more than a decade has turned personal as both men have challenged each other’s ties to farm land.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 15

Jim Hightower’s Revenge? A Long-Shot Bid Could Restore Left Populism to the Agriculture Commissioner’s Office.

Clayton Tucker is pitching a throwback style of politics the Texas electorate hasn’t embraced in decades. Is 2026 just crazy enough for it to work?

Texas Observer · Oct 14

After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers

Data centers and agriculture depend on many of the same resources, such as water, land and electricity, which has some in the industry worried about the future.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 27

Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump

Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21

TribCast: Could rural rage really swing a statewide election?

In this week's episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and economy reporter Paul Cobler. They discuss the anger in rural Texas over data centers and power lines, and ask Miller why he thinks it means Democrats could win a statewide race in November.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12

Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash

The Texas agriculture commissioner has openly criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for not taking a stronger stand against data center development. The governor has ignored him.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 6

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle

The United States will restart importing Mexican cattle after a year-long ban. This halt had previously driven American beef prices to record highs. The ban was initially imposed to prevent the screwworm pest from entering the country. However, the pest was later detected in Texas and New Mexico farms. Imports…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues

The limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 25

There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable

The Independent UK · Jun 27