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Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Commissioner of Agriculture: Four-year term. The agriculture commissioner’s principal job is promoting Texas’ agricultural products. In that capacity, the commissioner facilitates trade and marketing of agricultural products; regulates weights and measures; regulates pesticide use and application; certifies organically produced products; administers the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs; provides financial help to farmers; and helps solve issues related to natural disasters. Current annual salary: $140,938

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    Clayton Tucker
    (Dem)

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Qualifications: What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Food Assistance for Children and Schools: How would you ensure the nutritional needs of Texas children are met year-round?

Tariffs: How would you protect Texas farmers from potentially higher costs or lost sales due to tariffs?

Rural Development: What is the greatest challenge facing rural communities, and how would you address it?

Water: What policies would you support to balance water usage between farming and other uses?

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