Published July 7, 2021 No water, no food … and no economy or future. If you live in Bastrop, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Freestone, Lee,…
Final day victory for Farmers’ Market Bill
Published May 28, 2021 The Texas legislative session will formally end on Monday, May 31. While strange things have been known to happen in…
Newly signed bill makes firm commitment to soil health in Texas
Published May 25, 2021 Yesterday, Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a bill that helps build the state’s resilience, boosting Texas’ ability to mitigate both flooding…
House will hear the Farmers’ Market Bill
Published May 24, 2021 Our Farmers’ Market Bill is on the calendar for a vote on Tuesday! This is the last day that a bill…
One week of Session left: Where things stand now
Published May 24, 2021 Thank you for all of your activism this Session. With one week left, we are rapidly approaching the end of this intense…
Last chance for farmers’ market reforms
Published May 21, 2021 The House and Senate have taken their inter-chamber rivalry to new heights (or lows) this session. They have sent about…
Good news for raw milk in Texas!
Published May 14, 2021 After years of hard work, we now have revised rules for raw milk producers in Texas that open new opportunities for farmers,…
Take Action: Farmers’ Market bill hits a snag
Published May 3, 2021 With less than 30 days to go, the situation at the Legislature can change fast! We’ve been telling you for…
Bill Tracking for 2021 TX Legislature
Published February 17, 2021 / Last updated May 17, 2021 The Texas Legislature meets for just 140 days every other year. In that short time,…
Priority bill update from the Texas Legislature, April 12, 2021
Updated April 19, 2021 The healthy soils bill is well on the road to passing! The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 2619…