background-color: #f4f4f4; } Youll need one of seven types of valid photo ID to vote in Texas: A state drivers license, a Texas election identification certificate, a Texas personal identification card, a Texas license to carry a handgun, a U.S. military ID card with a personal photo, a U.S. citizenship certificate with a personal photo or a U.S. passport. It also oversees the states department of rural health, which helps rural hospitals with financial aid and technical assistance. But for too long, fear-mongering politics have hijacked and overshadowed conversations about what communities actually want and need to build real safety. Her law practice took her to advising cannabis producers and businesses, and pushing Texas to open the door to this high-value crop with the hemp program. The coalition also has hotlines available in other languages and for Texans with disabilities. And when we say legalize, that doesnt necessarily mean hippies running wild in the streets, which I think is what a lot of haters might visualize. background-color: #6db24f; text-align: left; Another reason Texas leads the nation in rural hospital closures is because it has the largest number of rural hospitals in the country with 158. width: 100%; Well, I mean, I wouldnt ask that question on the nose. Candidates for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, incumbent Sid Miller (R) and Susan Hays (D) In the coming November election for Texas Governor, Lt. Attorney Susan Hays filed to run as a Democratic candidate for agriculture commissioner, taking on the current occupant Republican Sid Miller. (Opinion), Do Bible verses belong in newspapers? font-weight: 100; width: 57%; She directly against the corruption surrounding the selling hemp licenses for absurd prices ($25,000 vs. the expected $100). text-align: center; Miller has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump and was once thought to be under consideration to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary under the 45th president. By signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy. } In his spare time, he is a recognized rodeo cowboy who holds 12 world championship titles. Susan Hays also discusses her ideas for sustainable agriculture. background-color: #6db24f; It does not allow people access who deserve it and need it. The deadline to register to vote in the 2022 primary election was Oct. 11. Our commitment to ethical, fact-based journalism is vital to our democracy, and we cant do it without you. One is a former rodeo cowboy caught in controversy. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } } } font-size: 16px; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Those counts are added in increments to the tally, which is then updated online. [1][2], .votebox { SAN ANTONIO - Susan Hays is a Democrat candidate Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Rural health should be more of a priority, Billings said. Miller said agriculture has always been the glue that holds Texas together. The Editorial Board is made up of opinion journalists with wide-ranging expertise whose consensus opinions and endorsements represent the voice of the institution defined as the board members, their editor and the publisher. overflow-y: hidden; color: #fff; float: left; Susan Hays is a Democrat running to be Texas commissioner of agriculture This November, voters will decide contests for a number of statewide offices, from governor to attorney general. .widget-row.Democratic { Aarn is an Austin native who previously covered local government for The Kansas City Star and high school sports for the Knoxville News Sentinel. font-size: 12px; }

, See also:Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2022. Doing more to help farmers instead of nickel and dime tax them to death, which is what Miller does. The Texas Department of Agriculture promotes rural development, provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers, and oversees grocery store operations. Youre allowed to vote by mail only if: You will be 65 or older by Election Day, you will not be in your county for the entire span of voting, including early voting, you cite a sickness or disability that prevents you from voting in person without needing personal assistance or without the likelihood of injuring your health, youre expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day or you are confined in jail but otherwise eligible (i.e., not convicted of a felony). An example is the Delta-8 issue. .widget-row.value-only.white { Her political ideologies are driven by her lessons in vacation Bible school and growing up around politicians whom she considered good examples for public service. You have to tell them what varieties youre growing. color: white; padding-left: 16px; He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2001-13. .results_row td:first-child { Agriculture commissioner is also on the ballot, with incumbent Sid Miller, a Trump-backed Republican, facing Democrat Susan Hays. Incumbent Sid Miller defeated Susan Hays in the general election for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on November 8, 2022. Those results are usually posted online shortly after polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. When it comes to farming and ranching, the chief of the Texas Department of } .votebox-results-cell--check { }, 100); You know, at times statutory changes are needed. } The Texas Secretary of States office launched an audit of the 2020 election results in Dallas, Harris, Tarrant and Collin Counties.

float:right; 			.results_table_container { So it is absolutely the job of the AG Commissioner to look for new economic models for agriculture and promote them. Your gift helps pay for everything you find on texasstandard.org and KUT.org. I was in a county that had kind of a regional hospital that used to be locally controlled  its now privately held and poorly run.  Theyre back to doing elective surgeries  which were at times put on hold during the pandemic  and its business as usual now.. 		font-style: italic;  I decided in large part to run because of that experience.. margin-bottom:0px; One of her slogans is Farming is hard. 		top: 0px; 		display: table; Building warmth with higher humidity and rain chances later in the week. 			display: block; Miller continued, Together with the legislature and all of you, we will pass compassionate use, fund our rural healthcare, ban China from buying TX lands, and unleash our resources to meet our water and power needs for the next 100 years!. 		top: 2px;   --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; The results have been certified. He was drawn to the Republican Party because he saw it as the party of freedom. The agency is also responsible for helping rural hospitals with financial aid and technical assistance through its rural health division. 		text-align: center; As part of working on that hemp bill, I saw up close and personal just how dysfunctional the ag department is, Hays told us. }. And I know that legalizing cannabis is a major plank of yours. Dan Patrick has been very adamant against marijuana legalization. Hays conceded Wednesday morning in a statement in which she thanked voters for their support. There was a period, where because hospitals in Midland and El Paso were full, they had no place to send patients. A Chronicle investigation reveals the extent of the ballot paper shortage in Harris County's November election, including how the shortages could impact the future of Texas' election laws.   --view-more-background: #f0a236; 
. 	} And you have to tell them your results. 	.votebox_bp_logo { 				overflow-y: auto; But since 2015, 16 rural hospitals have closed, according to TORCH. She said a top priority is to address the rural hospital shortage by revitalizing agriculture programs now rotting in the basement that can boost rural economic development and rural hospitals. 
 p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} confirm with your county elections office, Texas Secretary of State's helpline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683), who has acknowledged humans have contributed to climate change.   --link-color: #337ab7; 		display: block; Agriculture commissioner is also on the ballot, with incumbent Sid Miller, a Trump-backed Republican, facing Democrat Susan Hays. 	 	width: 100%; 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Hays promotes practices that could help farmers boost their crop growth even with Texas changing climate. 	float: right; 		color: #6db24f; Miller, 67, had a strong show of support across rural Texas, while Hays, 53, had the backing of a few urban counties. If reelected, Miller said he would make the issue a top priority in the upcoming legislative session. by Jessica Montoya Coggins | Dec 14, 2021 | Politics, Texas Elections. 		height: 100%;   --progress-bar: #f0a236; Millers challenger Susan Hays says another kind of outside influence has already tainted his office. If youre an hour away from getting emergency care, youre more likely to die or be permanently disabled.. Hays questioned Millers ethics during the race and said he was not suited for public office. 		text-align: center; All contents licensed under the, Progressive Views: Commerce Department and the CHIPS Act, Progressive Views: Democrats: Contributing to Our Local Community, Progressive Views: Climate Change: Part 3, Progressive Views: The State of the Union is Strong, Guest Column: Christian Values drive local GOP, 216 E. Blanco, Suite 201, Boerne TX 78006, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Int'l License. 0. Farming is hard, but ethics should be easy, Susan Hays has said often on the campaign trail. Well, it seems like the biggest issue that you were running on, and correct me if Im mistaken here, is rural development. 	} 	display: inline-block; Hays, a longtime rancher and equal rights lawyer, campaigned on a platform of rebuilding rural communities, sustainable agriculture and legalizing cannabis. Hays has an  Aarn Torres, Austin Bureau Correspondent. 	background-color: #f9d334; SAN ANTONIO - Susan Hays is a Democrat candidate Texas Agriculture Commissioner. 	}  No one trusts the incumbent to do whats right for Texas. Republican Sid Miller has been reelected as Texas agriculture commissioner, defeating Democratic candidate Susan Hays on Tuesday night in a  Financial supporters play no role in the Tribunes journalism. 	.votebox-covid-disclaimer { Both candidates have high-profile endorsements  three former Texas Supreme Court justices, all Republican, have endorsed Hays, while Miller has former president Donald Trumps endorsement. But some of Millers political actions have caught the publics attention, and not in a good way. Hes just not suited for public office and not suited for this management role and outreach role that this office demands, Hays said. He was first elected in 2014 and has since been able to stave off being unseated by both Democratic and Republican challengers. Well, you know, these things can happen in fairly large agencies and departments. | WebCandidate for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. 		margin: 0; Box 41647 Phone: +1 (432) 538  I grew up in Brown County. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? The vaping crisis. Today For press releases, tips, and pitches, email [email protected]. Take, for example, rural health care. 
 They want better for Texas, but paint different pictures of what that is. It sounds like maybe the Legislature would be more of a fit, if youre talking about the kind of sweeping changes youre suggesting. 		display: inline-block; District of Columbia (board of education), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Susan_Hays&oldid=8769198, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture candidate, 2022, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. The arrest didnt seem to affect the outcome of the primary, which Miller won with more than 58% of the vote. My Magic 8 Ball seems to think so. By not legalizing marijuana, she said the state is missing out on economic development opportunities and tax revenues that could be used for health care funding. Susan Hays, a prominent cannabis lawyer and hemp advocate, announced she was running for agriculture commissioner, giving Democrats their first candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Sid Miller. But what do you expect from a guy when one of his first acts when he became AG Commissioner was to promote junk food in public schools? This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. 	.inner_percentage.Democratic { 			overflow-x: scroll; State executives | 			width: 350px; .widget-row { Republican Sid Miller has been reelected as Texas agriculture commissioner, defeating Democratic candidate Susan Hays on Tuesday night in a heated race.  		color: #0645ad; This option is fairly limited in Texas. Well, I grew up in rural Texas. Texas requires counties that use electronic machines to count votes to conduct a partial manual audit after the election. Our Ag Commissioner and his political operatives apparently missed those lessons, Hays said in the news release. Show us with your support. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { Their visions of government, and its responsibilities, are worlds apart. Trending Stories Elections 2022 , Judicial , Local News And she believes she would be the right agriculture commissioner to see the task through. And not just traditional criminal black market, but PTA moms from Dallas come from Colorado with products. Susan Hays, Democratic candidate for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. Perhaps it goes without saying  but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. $('.pastResponses').show(); indictment of a top aide on corruption charges. But we dont have the system in place to really implement regulating and enforcing. 	font-weight: bold; 	.election_results_text { Weve got to do it to save what hospitals are left, Hays told Inside Texas Politics. the governor has said he does not support legalizing the drug, Beto ORourke, the Democratic nominee for governor, Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH), Gov. The latitude its grown in really matters. If he wants to worry about pandemic issues, he needs to worry about rural hospitals and not vaccine mandates. 		border-bottom: 1px solid grey; This November, voters will decide contests for a number of statewide offices, from governor to attorney general. However, crop insurance does not make up for the millions of dollars in lost products, whether that be cotton or vegetable crops. .widget-row.value-only.black { The State Office of Rural Health is there and rural economic development. 		padding-bottom: 8px; Miller opposes legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Texas. The job of this position is to bring as many federal dollars back to Texas as possible. The Sunset Commission said were the best state agency theyve ever reviewed, so I think that says a lot about what weve done and what type of people we have with the TDA, Miller said. Voting for this election ended March 1, 2022. Not much I can do about that, other than pray.. Both grew up managing cattle at their families ranches.  View race. 	} There are a lot of farmers in Texas, family farms that go back generations, and there are a lot of farmers sitting at dinner tables late at night going through the bills, and they just dont see how they can stay in business. Counties must count results from each polling location within 24 hours of the polls closing. Hays said shes going to take her message directly to conservatives  shes already appeared on the Mark Davis radio show  and also connect directly with rural voters of color, an often-overlooked constituency. Ive always been deeply attached to the land, and enjoy being out in it and getting dirt under my fingernails, Hays said. And he touts the Texas Sunset Advisory Commissions review of the agency from 2021 in which the department was called well-managed.. 	.results_row { 	display: inline-block; What does that title mean? And Ill take the hemp program as an example. Hays argues that if you dont also legalize and regulate, the black market will only continue to grow in the state. 	background-color: red; Instead of just throwing out press releases, attacking groups of peoples, or mimicking national red-meat politics. 		overflow: hidden; 		padding-top: 8px; 	.results_row td { The Democrat says she has a plan to address rural health care in Texas. 	} Two Democrats, Hays and Ed Ireson, are running to put an end to Millers bumbling reign. Perhaps it goes without saying  but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. 	.results_table { Ballotpedia features 408,487 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. 	} Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. 	} $('.hideResponses').show(); 	} $('.showResponses').show(); Both candidates displayed humor, a solid understanding of the job, and maturity levels that seemed to far exceed the incumbents. Do you really trust Sid Miller with your kids school lunch? Ethics should be easy.. 		max-width: 75px;  What influenced your decision to take on Sid Miller? Is there anything else that youd like to say about why youre running? 	} 		width: 50px; About eighty percent of the budget of that agency is school lunch for people with disabilities and people with food security. Hays believes it could be a cash crop opportunity for farmers and a boost to the Texas economy. (Opinion), Israeli-Palestinian progress means mutual recognition (Opinion), Huffines: Lege property tax cut proposals are Band-Aid solutions, Ten Commandments don't belong in Texas public schools (Opinion). It also hit the hemp crop. This takes time as polling places are closed down and election materials are transported back to county election officials. On top of that, in this growing season, we had the drought and that devastated the cotton crop. Democratic challenger Susan Hays, left, will face Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in November. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK  A mere 44 miles, a flyspeck on the map, separates the Central Texas towns where Sid Miller and Susan Hays grew up. 
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