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August Edition-Shooting Straight With Staples
Texas' economy leads the nation. Growth over the last few years has been phenomenal and positive news still abounds: Texas created more net jobs in the last five years than all other states combined.
Texas Legend Nolan Ryan Pitches His Support for Todd Staples
AUSTIN- Today, Texas Legend and Pro Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan has pitched his support for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples by agreeing to serve as Chairman of the Texans for Todd Staples Campaign Finance Committee.
July Edition-Shooting Straight With Staples
There has been a great deal of discussion lately concerning the alleged effects of "climate change" on the environment and who is responsible. Bureaucrats in Washington are giving the economic axe to American agricultural producers by passing heedless regulations, with the end result driving up costs and chasing domestic food and fiber production outside the borders of the United States.
June Edition-Shooting Straight with Staples
As Texans, we know how critical it is to preserve the heritage and history that has forged our state over the last 174 years. Of course, we also understand the significance of progress and the role it plays in unleashing our potential.
May Edition-Shooting Straight with Staples
As I traveled Texas this month, I witnessed first-hand that people are fired up. Not in an unruly way and not in a way that is disrespectful of others, but in a troubled way. Citizens across the Lone Star State are expressing deep, grave concern for the future of our country and state, with tremendous apprehension of what their children and grandchildren will inherit.
Serving as the keynote speaker at the El Paso Tea Party was an honor. It made me proud to stand together with many of my fellow Texans who are committed to smaller government and constitutional principles.
The Tea Party movement has been maligned by some in the media, usually on baseless charges that they are racist, uneducated, or a myriad of other accusations. Some will say the Tea Parties are dangerous, and while any large group of people can contain a few fringe elements, the Tea Parties are just doing what countless other Americans have done for our entire history. Since when is peacefully exercising your free speech as an American and seeking a redress of grievances considered dangerous?
Commissioner Staples Announces Additional $100,000 For Young Texas Farmers To Start, Expand Operations
AUSTIN - In an effort to assist with the challenges associated with starting or expanding a farming or ranching operation in Texas, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the availability of an additional $100,000 in grants through the Texas Department of Agriculture's Young Farmer Grant Program. The program, which has already awarded $100,000 to 13 eligible farmers this year, is designed to help young farmers enter or enhance a production agriculture career.
Tea party event called 1 of largest El Paso area rallies of conservatives
SUNLAND PARK -- More than 4,000 people attended a Tax Day Tea Party in one of the largest conservative rallies ever in the El Paso area.
The Tea Party on Thursday evening at Western Playland Amusement Park was part of a mounting national movement fed by anger at the Obama administration over perceptions that government has grown too large, too intrusive and too costly, participants and organizers said.
There were demonstrations in cities across the country coinciding with Tax Day, the national tax filing deadline.
"Some say the Tea Party movement will go away," Todd Staples, Texas agriculture commissioner, told the crowd.
"I say we are here to stay."
Shooting Straight with Staples
March was a good month traveling around Texas and hearing from the people who make our great state work.
Commissioner Staples Awards Schools Nearly $4 Million to Upgrade Kitchen Equipment to Create Healthier Meals
Funds will allow for more nutritional meals to improve health, fight obesity
Commissioner Staples Announces $5 Million Available To Increase Participation In Farmers Markets
AUSTIN - As restaurateurs, retailers and consumers increasingly express interest in purchasing fresh, locally grown foods, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced USDA is making $5 million available...
Agriculture commissioner Staples visits Dayton
DAYTON, TX-Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples visited Dayton High School on March 18 to tour some of the facilities and learn more about the program.
Commissioner Staples Salutes Farmers, Ranchers During National Agriculture Week
AUSTIN - As the agriculture industry takes center stage during National Agriculture Week, March 14-20, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples asks Texans to join him in honoring the state's hardworking farmers and ranchers for making Texas a powerhouse of productivity.
Interview with Commissioner Todd Staples
Commissioner Todd Staples addresses issues facing Texas, including food security, private property owners' rights, and the role agricultural producers play in our state's economy.
Interview with Commissioner Todd Staples
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National School Breakfast Week Highlights Importance of Nutritious Morning Meals
AUSTIN - Anyone keeping score knows breakfast is for champions, and thanks to schools across the state more young Texans can be winners. As the nation celebrates National School Breakfast Week, March 8-12, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples encourages more children and parents to take advantage of school breakfasts.