‘Inside Texas Politics’: Sid Miller, Mark Scott, Kendall Scudder, and how the Iran War is Impacting TX Farmers and Food

Texas farmers are facing a dual crisis: soaring fuel and fertilizer costs driven by global tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, compounded by President Trump's tariffs. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns that without intervention, farmers may be forced to cut production, and he strongly hints at a second bailout—potentially matching the $13 billion from the first round—due to the Trump administration's role in both economic pressures. Despite political disagreements, Miller and Democrats like James Tallarico and Gina Hinojosa are united in calling for a temporary suspension of the state gas tax, though experts doubt it will pass due to infrastructure funding concerns. Meanwhile, Corpus Christi faces a dire water shortage, with city leaders considering mandatory 25% usage cuts—despite lacking the technology to monitor compliance. On the political front, Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder is defiant amid calls to step down, rallying over a thousand grassroots supporters and crediting his decentralized strategy for revitalizing the party’s infrastructure and eliminating debt. As redistricting looms, Democrats are pouring millions into the Rio Grande Valley, betting on a 'persuadable' electorate that could shift the balance in a state long dominated by Republicans.