Texas Agriculture Commissioner Primary: Regulatory Power, Policy Battles, and What It Means for You

The Texas Agriculture Commissioner primary race is vital, determining the state's top regulator for a $150 billion industry that impacts consumer prices, food safety, and land use. Candidates present policies with significant legal implications, including potential constitutional challenges over workplace rules, the expansion of state investigative powers, and new environmental regulations affecting industry practices and public health. This election will shape critical state policy and regulatory frameworks for years.