Sid Miller heard a Confederate group was excluded from a Veteran's Day parade. His Facebook response? "Get a rope."
Miller, Texas' Agriculture Commissioner, has a history of making inflammatory, offensive and false posts on social media. Full Story
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Watch a Texas Tribune Festival conversation about the state of agriculture
This panel features state officials and a former U.S. agriculture secretary talking about the state of agriculture in 2020 and beyond. Full Story
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Texas Ethics Commission fines Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller $500 over 2015 rodeo trip
The fine comes nearly four years after Miller, a champion calf roper, used taxpayer money for a trip to the National Dixie Rodeo in Jackson, Mississippi. Full Story
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Analysis: Mike Collier lost, but outdid Beto O'Rourke in most Texas counties
Beto O'Rourke, the Texas Democrat who got most of the attention in this year's general election, got more votes than any other Democrat on the statewide ticket. But one of them out-performed O'Rourke in 171 counties. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott clinches second term as GOP wins closest statewide races in 20 years
Abbott easily bested his Democratic opponent, Lupe Valdez. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller faced rare single-digit contests before eventually besting Democratic challengers. Full Story
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Kim Olson talks Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, eminent domain and internet access in rural Texas
The Texas Tribune hosted a conversation with Kim Olson, the Democratic candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner. The discussion was moderated by Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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Some Texas interest groups are endorsing in every statewide race — but not in Sid Miller's
Is this par for the course or are the groups weary of the agriculture commissioner? Full Story
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Trade wars, "Meatless Mondays" and BBQ. Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidates square off
In the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series, watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Kim Olson virtually debate. Full Story
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Democrat running for Texas agriculture commissioner reckons with her past
Kim Olson, who is running to unseat Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, is a veteran, farmer and outspoken feminist. But will an episode from her past derail her candidacy? Full Story
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Sid Miller prevails in three-way GOP race for Texas agriculture commissioner
The Republican from Stephenville — known for his social media bluster and omnipresent cowboy hat — bested his two challengers, avoiding a runoff. Full Story
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Split Decision: Sid Miller and Trey Blocker debate agriculture, ethics and Nutella
Watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his Republican challenger, Trey Blocker, virtually debate the issues and politics of the race in the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story
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Sid Miller talks re-election campaign, previous term, immigration
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Hot or not? Hear Ross Ramsey break down his must-watch Texas primary races (podcast)
Listen to Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey explain his Hotlist of dramatic and competitive primary races across the state while taking reader questions. Full Story
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At East Texas debate, embattled Texas agriculture chief Sid Miller in hot seat
One of the state's most prominent Tea Party activists needled the one-term incumbent agriculture commissioner over a variety of perceived missteps at a debate Tuesday night. Full Story
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Texas campaign season opens with conflict-of-interest questions for both parties
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak should resign over a conflict of interest, an accusation Mackowiak denies. Questions of conflicts are also being raised elsewhere as the 2018 election season gets underway. Full Story
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Longtime lobbyist Trey Blocker mounts primary challenge to Ag Commissioner Sid Miller
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is getting a primary challenge from Trey Blocker, the longtime lobbyist, ethics adviser and attorney from Austin. Full Story
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Audit: Ag agency hikes on fees to Texas farmers and ranchers raised millions more than needed
In 2016, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller irked farmers, ranchers and lawmakers by dramatically raising fees for a wide range of services his agency offers. A new state audit says the higher fees generated millions more dollars than necessary in 2016. Full Story
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Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticizes Six Flags' removal of Confederate flag
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is furious with the Six Flags amusement park chain over its decision to take down the Confederate flag and four others that had flown over the park. Full Story
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Senate speeds through the special session
The Texas Senate is just about done passing bills on Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session agenda, including the controversial "bathroom bill." Full Story
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Miller on transgender ban: Military no place for "social experimentation"
A tweet by President Donald Trump asserting that transgender people would no longer be able to serve in the U.S. military garnered the support of at least one Texas official: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Full Story
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![Sid Miller, who was elected agriculture commissioner in November 2014, is shown at Day 3 of the Texas Republican Convention in Fort Worth on June 7, 2014.]()
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