The donation bolsters relief efforts to support central Texas producers
November 18, 2025 – AUSTIN – Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller recently announced a generous $150,000 donation by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to the State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund to bolster ongoing relief efforts for the central Texas agriculture community impacted by the tragic July flooding. STAR Fund applications are still being accepted and will close on November 30th. The donation is part of a larger $500,000 total that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has donated for flood recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country.
“Beyond the heartbreaking loss of life, this disaster also tore through our farms, ranches, and rural communities across Central Texas,” Commissioner Miller said. “I thank the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for their fundraising efforts and generous $150,000 donation to the STAR Fund. This demonstrates their strong commitment to helping the community of Central Texas. The STAR Fund stands ready to assist producers in their effort to rebuild vital agricultural infrastructure lost in the devastating July flooding.
The STAR Fund (State of Texas Agriculture Relief Fund), funded by private donations without cost to the taxpayer, supports disaster recovery for eligible farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses with rebuilding and relief needs. STAR Fund grants will be available to eligible agriculture operations for rebuilding fence lines, repairing barns, replacing equipment, and restoring lost forage and feed supplies…