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To fight screwworm, the U.S. is opening a South Texas facility to disperse sterile flies

Screwworm is a parasitic fly that targets warm-blooded animals and has the potential to disrupt Texas’ $15 billion cattle industry.

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Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.

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THC ban will destroy Texas' hemp agriculture industry, farmers say

While state leaders say growers can still produce industrial hemp, farmers say they will quit growing the plant altogether under a total THC ban.

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Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud

As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.

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Texas Man Killed By Cartel Explosive Near The Border, Officials Say: 'Shocking Act Of Violence'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a safety warning for the Rio Grande Valley. The victim's son described the incident as a "terrorist attack."

Latin Times

Mexican cattle banned from Texas due to screwworm threat

Since cattle imports were cut off in November, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and some ranchers worry about the ban’s economic impact on beef producers and consumers.

The Texas Tribune

Will Republican control of Congress lead to updated ag laws? Texas farmers hope so.

The historical bipartisan legislation includes a bevy of policies from crop insurance to food stamps.

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Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn

The president-elect said he intends to levy a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada until drugs and undocumented migrants stop crossing the border.

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As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat

So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over Texans who were in the mix.

The Texas Tribune

These Texans could join or influence a second Trump administration

Donald Trump has built close ties to many Texas Republicans, from judges to elected officials to policy experts.

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Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.

Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.

The Texas Tribune

Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stops

Harris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast.

The Texas Tribune

Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s former political consultant pleads guilty to bribery

Todd Smith’s plea comes days before he was set to go to trial, where Miller was subpoenaed to testify.

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Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller subpoenaed to testify in his former political consultant’s criminal trial

Todd Smith was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office.

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Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas' Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk

Estimates say Texas loses 572,000 acre-feet of water every year, enough to supply Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock combined for an entire year

International Business Times

Top Texas Official Issues Dramatic Warning To Residents: 'We're Out Of Water'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned the water shortage could lead to a spike in grocery and gas prices.

The Conversation

How cyberattacks on offshore wind farms could create huge problems

Against the background of climate change, there’s a push to make offshore wind a much bigger part of the UK’s energy supply in coming years.

Texas Observer

Transphobic Dress Code Prompted Turmoil in Agriculture Department, Emails Show

The Texas agency’s policy may be ripe for a lawsuit.

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GOP leaders snubbed Katrina Pierson in her House primary. Now they need her to pass school vouchers.

Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests.

The Texas Tribune

North Texas Senate runoff creates strange bedfellows, divides usual allies within GOP

The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28 runoff between Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough.

The Texas Tribune

Cows at two Texas dairy farms have bird flu, another blow to Cattle Country following wildfires

Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits dairies in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas.

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Texas Panhandle Wildfire Devastates Communities, Urgent Call For Aid

Learn about the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfire and Commissioner Miller's call for support and unity in rebuilding efforts.

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Texas wildfires: two killed in historic blaze as up to 500 structures destroyed

Higher temperatures and winds forecast in the coming days could make firefighting conditions more difficult

The Texas Tribune

Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families

The USDA estimates the families of 3.8 million children could have received $120 per child to cover summer lunches if the state participated in the new $2.5 billion program launching this summer. Texas is one of 15 states opting out.

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