TEXAS FARM BUREAU

IMM · Immigration

TFB advocated to create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. TFB is working to address four issues in the legislation to ensure the bill addresses the needs of producers.

ANI · Animals

TFB strongly urged lawmakers to press the Administration to fund a $750 million domestic insect production facility to combat the New World screwworm.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

1. TFB advocated for FY2026 appropriations to provide critical funding to combat the New World Screwworm and to build a sterile insect production facility. TFB is also heavily pushing the Office of Management and Budget to approve $300 million in funding for USDA to use to construct a Sterile Insect Production Facility. 2. TFB strongly advocated in favor of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act which includes updates in the farm safety net, as well as extensions and permanency in the key ag tax provisions in 2017 TCJA.

AGR · Agriculture

TFB expressed the dire need for Congress to pass a new farm bill. Texas farmers and ranchers have experienced challenges with inflation, drought, extreme weather, sluggish markets, lack of labor, etc. TFB expressed how important it is to pass a new farm bill.

DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies

TFB lobbied lawmakers to urge USDA to deliver assistance for 2025 natural disaster assistance and economic losses for producers.

FOO · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)

TFB pushed back against claims Americas food system is flawed and certain pesticides, herbicides, and additives are harming our food system. TFB also educated Congressional leaders on the role all farms, both larger and smaller in scale, play in securing the future of our food and fiber supply.

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

1. TFB advocated for expanded markets for commodity products through opening more international trade opportunities. We expressed how tariffs are impacting farmers and ranchers, but explained how holding other counties accountable is something TFB members feel strongly about. 2. TFB discussed the importance of the U.S. - Mexico - Canada agreement and that we must ensure provisions of the agreement are enforced as the trade deal is reviewed over 2026.