Hey Clayton, My feedback is to flesh out your issues page. Go into more depth about the problems and be specific about how you will use the office to implement positive change. How are you going to help solve these issues? Good luck, Chase

It's the elephant in the room. How much immigrant labor should Texas agriculture employ, legally or otherwise? Perhaps the Ag Commissioner could have a program to match high school graduates or dropouts with farms to fill the gap left by deportations. It would build character.

We need to work on the program that provides legal workers for farms and ranches. It is so cumbersome and complicated most just accept the undocumented worker. happy to talk about it as a 3 yr active participant.

While low spec subdivisions are taking ranch/farm land at an alarming rate it's not our only issue! Wildlife exemptions are hurting the Texas ranchers as well! In nature livestock and wildlife graze side by side in peace eating different things. Currently large scale wildlife ranches are taking vast amounts of ranch land. Mowing the grass that deer or other wildlife won't eat that cattle will! Large corporations are buying these ranches selling the cows putting up a high fence and keeping the cattle ranchers out! These freakishly large antler deer grazing thousands of acres with no cattle in sight is crippling ag exemptions! While I understand the need for bees cattle and bees can coexist. Regulations need to be made. Currently 12 bee hives will tax exempt 20 acres. When 12 bee hives only need approximate 450 sq. ft. of space. A simple hotwire fence or cattle panel around the hive can deter cattle. Now they're coexisting. WASTED LAND! FARMES AND RANCHERS ARE GETTING BEAT EVERY DIRECTION!

For almost a decade I’ve seen videos and articles on how hemp fabrics or building materials could totally change the reliance on plastics and toxic materials. But since 2019, not much has been done to make hemp more popular or supported as an alternative to polyester or chemical based products. I think that not only as a crop to help revitalize soil but also as a source of new industries, Texas should work to support it.

This truly concerns me as they are targeting rural counties like the Data centers. Here is a link. The meeting in Bellville is July 13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the County Commissioners Court of Austin County, Texas will hold a public hearing at 6:00pm on July 13, 2026 at the Austin County Expo Center located at 1076 Hwy 159 East, Bellville, Texas 77418. To take public comment regarding the Proposed Battery Energy Storage System and Data Center. While lithium Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are critical for grid stability and renewable energy integration, they carry major cons: high upfront costs, rapid degradation, strict thermal requirements, and fire hazards resulting in toxic emissions.Key Drawbacks of Lithium BESSSafety & Fire Hazards: Lithium-ion cells are prone to thermal runaway—a chain reaction where damaged or overheated cells ignite. These fires are extremely difficult to extinguish and can release toxic gases like hydrogen fluoride into local communities.High Upfront Costs: Installing large-scale lithium BESS requires significant initial capital investment, making it a major barrier for many organizations and homeowners.Limited Lifespan & Degradation: Batteries degrade by 3% to 7% annually and usually last 10 to 15 years, meaning expensive module replacements are often required halfway through the system's operational life. Moratorium. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow local residents and other interested parties to discuss the proposed moratorium, ask questions, and make statements. Written statements may be submitted before or at the time of the hearing

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR POSITIONS ON THE CHALLENGES THAT CATTLE FARMERS, AND HAULERS/TRANSRTERS FACE IN THE STATE?