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Texas agriculture commissioner candidates trade ineligibility jabs

The candidates accused one another of not having ties to the agriculture industry, a requirement under state law.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 29

Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know

Agriculture is the state's second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24

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

Nate Sheets defeats three-term incumbent Sid Miller in GOP primary for Texas agriculture commissioner

Sheets’ campaign was boosted by major endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and industry groups like the Texas Farm Bureau.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Abbott-Endorsed Honey-Dealer Bids Sid Adieu

After more than a decade as the state’s farmer-in-chief, the ag commish saw his GOP primary opponent announce a rare toppling of a statewide incumbent, thanks to the governor’s kingmaking.

Texas Observer · Mar 4

Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.

This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 3

President Trump endorses Sid Miller and Don Huffines, countering Abbott’s picks

Trump’s last-minute primary endorsements that directly oppose the Texas governor’s selections came hours after he spoke at an event in Corpus Christi on Friday.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 28

Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries

The governor is supporting two U.S. House candidates whose opponents were recently endorsed by President Donald Trump, while his picks for comptroller and agriculture commissioner are trailing in the polls.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 18

Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll

The poll, released Wednesday, also showed Sid Miller and Don Huffines with comfortable leads in their Republican primary bids for agriculture commissioner and comptroller.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 11

“Tolerance for criminality”: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6