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DPS suspends issuance of certain Commercial Driver Licenses

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

As of September 29th, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suspended the issuance of certain commercial driver licenses (CDLs) in compliance with an emergency rule change by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

New World screwworm larva. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans monitor and report potential cases of infestation in wildlife. Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

AgriLife Ext. publishes wildlife-focused New World screwworm resource

Texas A&m Agrilife Extension

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans protect wildlife from the threat of this potentially devastating parasite.

Dan Hunter appointed to serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Texas

U. S. Department Of Agriculture

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Trump Administration recently appointed Dan Hunter as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Texas. Hunter joined the Texas FSA team on Sept. 22, 2025.“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

New trapping plan for New World Screwworm launched

Commissioner Sid Miller

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

On September 26th, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has launched a New World Screwworm (NWS) Trapping Plan to boost the state’s defenses against the spread of this harmful livestock pest.

Drive like a Texan

Class is in session for “Lessons in Texan”

Texas Department Of Transportation

Monday, September 29, 2025

Welcome to Texas, y’all. No matter where you’re from, when you’re on our roads, we’re all Texans.But what does it mean to drive like a Texan? And what if you don’t feel like a Texan? That’s okay, we’ve got you covered.What is Lessons in Texan?

State Library’s Texas America250 Programming Gets a Boost with $15,000 Summerlee Foundation Grant

Texas State Library And Archives Commission

Sunday, September 28, 2025

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) was recently awarded a $15,000 Texas History Grant in support of its Texas America250 programming from the Summerlee Foundation.

Sid Miller Texas Agriculture Commissioner

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

“Texas is no stranger to natural disasters and weather catastrophes. This $1 billion commitment to help livestock producers affected by floods and wildfires shows that the Trump Administration is supporting America’s farmers and ranchers when disaster strikes.

Bold moves to improve wildfire response

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

September 16, 2025 Commissioner Sid Miller thanks President Trump, USDA, and DOJ for bold moves to improve wildfire response September 16, 2025“President Trump, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Interior Secretary Doug Burnam are taking bold, decisive...

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Mason & San Saba September 18, 2025Receipts totaled 3,168 head.

Resource for Wildlife-focused New World screwworm

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Digital fact sheet outlines monitoring and reporting strategies to protect wildlife By Sarah Fuller / AgriLife ExtensionThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans protect wildlife from the...

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