White will problem incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who introduced his bid for reelection earlier this month.

AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, State Rep. James White (R-Hillister) launched his advertising campaign to run for Texas agriculture commissioner.

White will problem incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who introduced his bid for reelection earlier this month, placing to relaxation hypothesis he would problem Gov. Greg Abbott for Texas governorship.

“Texas leads the nation in agriculture. Our state Wouldn’t be The identical with out the hardworking farmers and ranchers that current the gasoline, fiber and meals for our nation,” said White. “The combination of my conagencyed conservative doc, expertise on agriculture factors and dedication to integrity and ethics makes me The biggest candidate to steer This vital agency again Inside the biggest course.”

White recently introduced his retirement from the Texas House after six durations in the Legislature, earlier than teasing his run for commissioner on a Lubbock radio current. Shortly after, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan tweeted his assist.

Agriculture Commissioner James White has An excellent ring to it. Who’s with me? #txlege pic.twitter.com/0IGqov2CuA

— Dade Phelan (@DadePhelan) June 24, 2021

In a press launch, White emphasised his assist for former President Donald Trump, highlighting that he served as an advisory board member for Black Voices for Trump.

“All by way of his six phrases in the Texas House, White has stood strong for border safety, reducing taxes and spending, and eliminating the bureaucratic purple tape that harms small enterprise and financial progress,” The discharge said.

White was An factor of The house committee this previous legislative session involved in negotiating a compromise between The two chambers on the Texas permitless carry invoice, serving to get the invoice handed into regulation.

White lives Collectively with his spouse, Gem, in Tyler County. He is an lively member of the Veterans of Overseas Wars, American Legion and the Texas Farm Bureau.

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