Agriculture Commissioner Candidates Clash over Ineligibility in Texas
Two Contenders Dispute Each Other's Eligibility Under State Law
Austin (KXAN) — Two men vying for the position of Texas' next agriculture commissioner engaged in a dispute on Tuesday, each claiming the other is ineligible under state law.
Texas law mandates that agricultural commissioner candidates must have been involved in "the business of agriculture" for at least five out of the ten years preceding the election. This business encompasses:
- Farming: Involves cultivating crops and raising livestock.
- Ranching: Focuses on raising cattle, sheep, goats, or other livestock.
- Forestry: Deals with the management and cultivation of forests.
- Other related agricultural pursuits: Includes any activity significantly contributing to the industry.
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