Texas Agriculture Commissioner Demands GOP Party Chair Resignation
Commissioner Sid Miller is calling on Republican Party of Texas Chair D’Rinda Randall to resign after “political catastrophe” on election night.
Press Release
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today demanded the immediate resignation of Republican Party of Texas Chair D’Rinda Randall following Tuesday’s historic election defeat. Republicans lost every statewide race, control of the Texas House of Representatives, and the majority on the State Board of Education.
The Democratic takeover will result in the election of a new Democratic Speaker of the House, marking the first time since January 14, 2003, when Republican Tom Craddick succeeded Democrat Pete Laney.
“Let’s quit pretending this was just another election,” Miller declared. “This was a political catastrophe. We lost the Governor’s Mansion, every statewide elected executive office, and the Texas House. The voters didn’t whisper their displeasure; they shouted it from the rooftops.”
Miller expressed his repeated warnings to Randall about mounting voter anger, especially regarding data centers and transmission lines threatening rural communities, private property, and agricultural land:
*“I told D’Rinda Randall what I was hearing from farmers, ranchers, veterans, homeowners, and small-business owners across Texas. I specifically urged her to encourage our Republican candidates to take these concerns seriously. Instead, she argued that the data center issue wasn’t as important as social issues.
That was a monumental failure to understand what our voters were telling us. It was never either-or! We can stand up for faith, family, and conservative principles while also protecting property, water supplies, and electric bills.”*
Miller also emphasized concerns beyond data centers:
“Texans were furious about Flock cameras monitoring their movements. They struggled with rising gas prices, insurance premiums, and property taxes. I repeatedly called on Governor Greg Abbott to suspend the state motor fuels tax, but he refused. Texans were hurting, and they didn’t receive any meaningful relief at the pump.”
He further stated that the results reflect a disconnect between Republican leadership and the voters they claim to represent:
“Texans told us what was wrong, why they were angry, and what they wanted our candidates to do. Too many Republican leaders ignored them. You cannot claim to defend limited government while ignoring surveillance concerns. You cannot defend private property rights while dismissing farmers and ranchers’ fears. You cannot claim to represent hardworking taxpayers while ignoring their struggles.”
Despite the historic Democratic victories, Miller believes Texas remains a conservative state:
“Texas voted blue on Tuesday, but it’s still a conservative state with conservative values. The people didn’t suddenly abandon their principles.”