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Texas Ag Commissioner Race Heats Up: Miller vs. Sheets

3/3/2026

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Sid Miller, the incumbent Texas Agriculture Commissioner, faces a primary challenge from Nate Sheets, a businessman.
Miller promotes Farm Fresh Fridays and aims to strengthen water security for local producers.
Sheets wants to raise farmers' revenue and backs a federal Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) program.
Governor Greg Abbott endorses Sheets, while Miller cites deep ties to the agriculture community and past support from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

Sid Miller, the incumbent Texas Agriculture Commissioner, faces a primary challenge from Nate Sheets, a businessman.
Miller promotes Farm Fresh Fridays and aims to strengthen water security for local producers.
Sheets wants to raise farmers' revenue and backs a federal Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) program.
Governor Greg Abbott endorses Sheets, while Miller cites deep ties to the agriculture community and past support from U.S. President Donald Trump.