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
A New Bill Reflects the Bipartisan Backlash Against Flock-Enabled Mass Surveillance Criticism from Trump allies and recent survey results show that resistance to widespread deployment of automated license plate readers spans the political spectrum. Reason · Sep 3
A Texas farmer’s family has worked 6,000 acres for over a century; after his landlord sold 600 rented acres for a Google data center, he was given 60 days to leave In rural Texas, expansive tracts of farmland are increasingly being repurposed for technology ventures, primarily data centers by major tech enterprises. This shift is impacting farmers, especially with resource competition over vital necessities like water. Concerns have been raised by state officials regarding the permanent loss of fertile land, highlighting… The Times of India · Aug 28
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
US screwworm cases rise as outbreak spreads beyond initial contamination zones Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far among cattle, goats, sheep and a dog in Texas and New Mexico The Guardian - US · Jun 16
A ‘MAGA Warrior’ Texas ag chief is publicly blasting the USDA over a flesh-eating pest threatening America's beef supply The flesh-eating New World screwworm fly was found in Texas last week for the first time since 1966. Fortune · Jun 10
Data Center Boom Exposes GOP Faultlines over Local Control In rural areas like Caldwell County, local Republican officials and citizens are scrambling to find ways to empower counties and slow AI-fueled development. Texas Observer · Jun 9
AAP · Jun 8 A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry
AAP · Jun 8 A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry
AAP · Jun 8 A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation's cattle industry
AAP · Jun 8 A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as 2 far-flung screwworm cases are found Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation's cattle industry
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 Trump Official Claims Screwworm Is 'Not a Threat' Despite History of Wiping Out Entire Herds of Cattle The New World screwworm, a devastating parasite, has re-emerged in Texas, sparking concerns over potential economic impacts and criticism of the USDA's response.
The Guardian - US · Jun 4 Alarm as once-eradicated flesh-eating parasite found in calf in Texas USDA confirms first case of new world screwworm fly in cattle in six decades, posing threat to livestock industry
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Cow-killing screwworm is ‘dangerously close’ to the Texas border as officials told to act now The New World Screwworm lays its eggs in the bodies of warm-blooded animals and its larvae eats their living flesh, increasing the risk of infection and death
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 Nate Sheets promises to fire everyone linked to Sid Miller at Texas agriculture department after primary win Sheets, in an interview with The Texas Tribune, also promised to lower costs for farmers and work with federal officials to beat a parasitic fly heading toward Texas.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries Two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 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.
Texas Observer · 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.