THANK YOU TO OUR GO TEXAN PROGRAM CHAMPION SPONSORS
Click on the picture of Commissioner Sid Miller above to watch the announcement from last month!
GO TEXAN is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival on October 25, 2025 in Waxahachie, Texas. The largest one-day festival in Texas! To receive a $25 discount on booth space and priority placement, sign up today!
Family Land Heritage go texan product donations
The Texas Department of Agriculture is putting together swag bags for the upcoming Family Land Heritage celebration and would love to include contributions from our GO TEXAN partner community.
If you have any small,sample-sized items that represent your brand— such as snacks,promotional products,or other Texas-made goods—we’d be grateful for your support. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your products to a wide audience that values Texas heritage,agriculture,and craftsmanship. Please let us know if you’re interested in donating and what items you might be able to provide.
Items will need to be received by September 1st.
For more instructions on how to donate products, please download this Product Donation form. Contact Cori.Schrader@TexasAgriculture.gov if you have additional questions or would like to schedule a time to drop off products.
GO TEXAN Program Guide
Make sure you’re getting the most out of your partnership! Our updated GO TEXAN Program Guide is now available and packed with helpful tips, benefits, and opportunities to grow your business through the brand that means Texas. Whether you ' re new to the program or a longtime partner, this guide will help you maximize your exposure and engagement.
�� Click the picture below and make sure you ' re taking full advantage of everything GO TEXAN has to offer!
GO TEXAN License Plate
Now you can purchase a custom GO TEXAN license plate through the DMV for $70/year.
Regular Vehicle Farm Truck/Trailer
100% of proceeds support the GO TEXAN Program
GO TEXAN Success Stories
Has the GO TEXAN program helped your business shine? Have you made key contacts, gotten a product into more stores or found help sourcing locally through the program? Anything else to brag about as a program benefit? We’d like to hear your stories! They may be used in brochures, on social media or in other publications.
Complete this form to share your experience!
GO TEXAN Social Media Features
GO TEXAN is proud to showcase Partners across our social media accounts! With an audience of over 85,000 people, you could be featured through a Partner Spotlight.
Please complete this form to participate.
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TEXAN TIER Upgrade Form
Looking to upgrade your GO TEXAN Account TIER? This can be done at any time throughout the year.
At renewal time, if your business needs have changed and you need to lower your partnership level, we can help with that too!
GO TEXAN TIER Upgrade Form
Interested in expanding your business internationally, connecting with global buyers or learning how to start exporting?
Our team is here to help. Connect with our International Trade Specialist,Lidia Sosa,at GoGlobal@TexasAgriculture.gov.
Mexico Outbound Trade Mission
Mexico City, Mexico
October 14-15, 2025
Mexico is the second largest food and agricultural export market for U.S. exporters. In 2023, U.S. exports were valued at $28.64 billion. Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.2 percent in 2023, making its economy the 12th largest globally. According to the Government of Mexico, 37 percent of Mexico’s population is middle class, with an aspirational consumer base keen to tap into new food trends. The United States has been able to maintain its number one position in Mexico´s agricultural imports with a compound average growth of 3.9%.
This outbound trade mission will consist of 3 days in Mexico’s capital and largest city where premium products are in high demand and imported products are commonly found throughout the region. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with Mexican buyers as well as visiting local retail stores.
Participation Fee: $600;
Early Bird Special: $400 (if you register and pay before July 18, 2025)
Fee Includes:
Pre-arranged one-on-one meetings
Market briefing & tours
In-country transportation to meeting locations
Interpreter Services as needed
Reimbursement of lodging (within the Federal per diem rate) for one company representative with submittal of required supporting documentation*
*Participants must participate in all mission activities to be eligible for lodging reimbursement
Registration Deadline: August 18, 2025 (No refunds for cancellation after this date)
Industry Focus: Food Service Products, Retail Products
Product Description: Suitable products include, but are not limited to: Meat, Snack Foods, Dairy, Tree Nuts, Fresh and Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Prepared Foods, Condiments and Sauces.
Alert - Online Scams Targeting Texans
“IurgeeveryTexantostayvigilantagainstscamsandfraudulentactivities. Unfortunately,criminalscontinuetopreyuponhardworkingTexans,oftenposing asgovernmentagenciesorofficialstostealyourmoneyorpersonalinformation. Thesedeceitfulschemescancomethroughphonecalls,emails,orfakewebsites andsocialmediaaccounts.Ifsomethingdoesn’tfeelright,trustyourinstinctsand proceedwithcaution.
“Iwanttomakeonethingclear:theTexasDepartmentofAgriculture(TDA)will neveraskyouformoneyorpersonalinformationviaphone,email,orany unsolicitedcommunication.Ifyoureceivesucharequest,it’sascam—plainand simple.Don’tsendmoney,don’tshareyourpersonaldetails,andreportany suspiciousactivitytoyourlocalauthoritiesimmediately.Yoursafetyandsecurity areourtoppriority." -CommissionerSidMiller
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