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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.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 27, 2024

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 · Nov 19, 2024

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.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2024

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

Latin Times · Sep 29, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2024

Transphobic Dress Code Prompted Turmoil in Agriculture Department, Emails Show

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

Texas Observer · Jun 18, 2024

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 · May 9, 2024

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 · Apr 24, 2024