The latest Sid Miller news from The Texas Tribune.
The posts are similar in tone to racist posts by local GOP officials that drew calls for resignation from leaders of their party. Full Story
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Olson retired from the Air Force amid a contracting scandal. Some Democrats worry the circumstances will make her vulnerable as she runs for a battleground U.S. House seat. Full Story
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Abbott responded to criticism about his language by pointing to a decade's old Pace salsa ad. He told a critic to "lighten up." Full Story
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When state Rep. Rick Miller said two of his opponents were running because they're Asian, the real news was in the result, not in the gaffe. Top Texas Republicans reacted, publicly and quickly. Full Story
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On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Emma and Jolie about Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s latest Facebook rhetoric, the escalating pressure on the governor in the Rodney Reed death penalty case and a court of criminal appeals race that has everything going for it but an actual election. Full Story
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Miller, Texas' Agriculture Commissioner, has a history of making inflammatory, offensive and false posts on social media. Full Story
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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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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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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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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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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Is this par for the course or are the groups weary of the agriculture commissioner? Full Story
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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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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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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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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View the full video or check out a recap of our conversation with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Full Story
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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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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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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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