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The Texas Legislature established the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in 1907. The agency's key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. The agriculture commissioner oversees the agency and is elected every four years. The current commissioner, Sid Miller, was first elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and 2022. TDA is a diversified state agency that provides value-added services through our regulatory and marketing and initiatives. TDA is headquartered in Austin and has five regional service offices, two sub-offices, three laboratories and five livestock export facilities. TDA’s mission is to partner with all Texans to make Texas the nation's leader in agriculture, fortify our economy, empower rural communities, promote healthy lifestyles, and cultivate winning strategies for rural, suburban and urban Texas through exceptional service and the common threads of agriculture in our daily lives.

Industry

Government Administration

Company size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1907

Locations

Employees at Texas Department of Agriculture

Updates

The process of making butter may seem simple, but it’s far from it! From milking cows to churning cream, every step requires precision and care. Texas dairy farmers are behind the scenes, ensuring the freshest, highest-quality cream to make butter that’s perfect for your table #TexasAgricultureMatters #NationalButterDay
Happy National Homemade Bread Day 🍞🌾 Our farmers grow two types of wheat—hard red winter and hard red spring—both of which are key ingredients in the bread we all love. Hard red winter wheat, in particular, is commonly used to make the perfect loaf, adding flavor and texture to every slice. Commissioner Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture encourages you to support Texas wheat farmers and enjoy fresh, locally made bread today! #TexasAgricultureMatters #NationalHomemadeBreadDay #Bread
Commissioner Sid Miller is hard at work filming Season 13 of Texas Agriculture Matters! From the sweet taste of Texas cantaloupes to the fast-paced world of livestock auctioneering, and from vocational education to the rich heritage of native Texas plants and cotton ginning, each episode showcases why Texas agriculture truly matters. Stay tuned for stories that celebrate the backbone of our great state! #TexasAgricultureMatters #TCC #RFDTV
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Earlier this week, we filmed a GO TEXAN partner segment for Texas Agriculture Matters, hosted by Commissioner Sid Miller. We visited Greener Pastures Chicken in Texas, to spotlight their efforts in supporting Texas agriculture while delivering fresh, local poultry to communities across the state #TexasAgricultureMatters
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