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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Farm Bureau

News November 20, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) President Russell Boening and TFB board members to discuss efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm (NWS) and the historic wins included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, now law, which will bolster the agriculture […]

Cornyn Celebrates Senate Passage of New World Screwworm Readiness, Response Legislation

News November 12, 2025 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after his Stop the Screwworms With Active Readiness and Mitigation (SWARM) Act passed the Senate Monday night as part of the government funding legislation. This bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to present details to Congress […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with National Sorghum Producers

News October 8, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with National Sorghum Producers leadership to discuss increasing market access for Texas producers and boosting sorghum exports. The Lone Star State is the second largest producer of sorghum in the United States and generates more than $400 million annually for the Texas […]

Cornyn Statement on New Federal New World Screwworm Investment

News August 15, 2025 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement of nearly $1 billion in federal investment, including $750 million for a new sterile fly production facility, to combat the New World screwworm (NWS): […]

Cornyn Secures Provisions to Reestablish NADBank Water Infrastructure Fund in Appropriations Bill

News Senator’s Language on 1944 Water Treaty Included in Appropriations Bill July 30, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today celebrated the inclusion of his provisions on the 1944 Water Treaty in the Senate Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026 to reestablish the North American Development Bank (NADBank)’s Water […]

Cornyn Raises Alarm on New World Screwworm Threat, Previews Amendment

News July 28, 2025 Texas ranks first in the nation in cattle production, coming in at 12 million head a year, representing nearly 15% of the total production in the United States, and generating more than $1 billion in revenue. An outbreak of the New World Screwworm in the State of Texas is estimated to […]

Cornyn Celebrates Delivery of $280 Million in Drought Assistance for South Texas

News July 18, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today lauded the rollout of more than $280 million in emergency assistance deliveries for South Texas farmers and ranchers impacted by the water shortage as part of a grant program U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Sen. Cornyn, and others secured for the region […]

Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

News July 1, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill: “By passing the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Senate has delivered on President Trump’s hallmark legislative priority of his second term,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This bill puts Texans first by avoiding a […]

Say Cheese, Partner

News Across Texas, ranches and dairy farms are churning out products with rich taste and character in every bite. National Dairy Month is the perfect time for Texans to explore the many delicious contributions of this industry to the Lone Star State. Dairy is playing an increasingly important role in Texas agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture places […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Laredo Chamber of Commerce

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño, other city leaders, and members of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of the Port of Laredo and renewed efforts to push Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty and ensure consistent water deliveries for […]

Pi Day, the Texas Way

News Every March, many Texans take the chance to celebrate Pi—both the mathematical constant celebrated on March 14th and, more importantly, the beloved dessert. For food lovers across the country, it’s a perfect excuse to head to their favorite cafe and enjoy a slice of pie. Whether it’s blueberry, apple, or pecan, there is nothing […]

Cornyn, Luján, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Frozen Produce for SNAP Participants

News Introduction Comes During National Nutrition & National Frozen Food Month WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), today introduced the Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce (SHOPP) Act, which would expand access to frozen fruits and vegetables through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): “Access […]

Cornyn Votes to Confirm Brooke Rollins for USDA Secretary

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Brooke Rollins was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “Brooke Rollins is a lifelong Texan with deep agricultural roots and a passion for public service, all of which make her the perfect choice by President Trump to lead […]

Cornyn, Luján Introduce Bill to Combat Cattle Fever Tick Infestations

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) today introduced the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country: “Cattle fever tick infestations can cause devastating losses for ranchers across Texas and the nation,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation would […]