The Texas Legislature established the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in 1907. The agency's key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. The agriculture commissioner oversees the agency and is elected every four years. The current commissioner, Sid Miller, was first elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and 2022.

TDA is a diversified state agency that provides value-added services through our regulatory and marketing and initiatives. TDA is headquartered in Austin and has five regional service offices, two sub-offices, three laboratories and five livestock export facilities. 

TDA’s mission is to partner with all Texans to make Texas the nation's leader in agriculture, fortify our economy, empower rural communities, promote healthy lifestyles, and cultivate winning strategies for rural, suburban and urban Texas through exceptional service and the common threads of agriculture in our daily lives. 

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The Development and Analysis team at the Texas Department of Agriculture focuses on enhancing the agency's operational efficiency and strategic initiatives. Composed of diverse professionals, including C# .NET developers and business analysts, the team leverages technology and data analysis to support commodity operations, international marketing efforts, and economic development programs. Their work aims to drive informed decision-making and promote the agency's mission to strengthen Texas agriculture and empower communities.

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