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2026 Texas Commissioner of Agriculture — General Election
Commissioner of Agriculture
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About this office
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What the Texas agriculture commissioner does
The agriculture commissioner leads the Texas Department of Agriculture, whose work includes agricultural promotion, consumer protection, rural economic development, weights and measures, pesticide regulation, and nutrition programs.
Shared authority: The commissioner administers powers assigned to the department but does not control agriculture, food prices, rural economies, or federal programs alone.
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