Texas. Department of Agriculture

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Texas. Department of Agriculture

A longtime Texas farmer, rancher, and politician, he has spent much of his public life speaking for agriculture and rural communities. As head of the Texas Department of Agriculture, he has become one of the state's most visible voices on farming, food, and consumer issues.

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Texas Pecan Recipes (Revised)

Texas Pecan Recipes (Revised)

by Texas. Department of Agriculture

About the author

An eighth-generation farmer and rancher, Sid Miller is the Texas Agriculture Commissioner and the 12th person to lead the Texas Department of Agriculture. The agency oversees a wide mix of work, from agriculture and consumer protection to rural community programs, which has made the role far broader than farming alone.

Before becoming commissioner, he served in the Texas House of Representatives and built his public profile around agriculture, conservative politics, and rural Texas interests. Official agency materials describe his work as focused on promoting Texas agriculture, supporting rural communities, and representing the state's producers.

His career has made him a recognizable figure in Texas public life, especially for readers interested in how agriculture, government, and regional identity come together in one office.