West Texas’ Own Brooke Rollins Confirmed as USDA Secretary

Big West Texas news out of Washington, D.C. today—Brooke Rollins has officially been confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture..

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) wasted no time congratulating his fellow Texan on her confirmation, calling it a win for farmers, ranchers, and agriculture producers across the country.

A Texas Leader for American Agriculture

Arrington, who represents a huge chunk of Texas ag country, had nothing but praise for Rollins, saying:

“Congratulations to our new Secretary of Agriculture and my friend, Brooke Rollins. Our new Secretary is a proud Texan, a longtime advocate for ag producers, and a principled conservative. A new day has dawned in farm and ranch country, and it couldn’t have come any sooner. Let’s Make Agriculture Great Again!”

That’s about as West Texas as it gets!

Who is Brooke Rollins?

If you’re not familiar, Brooke Rollins isn’t just some D.C. bureaucrat—she’s got deep Texas roots and serious experience when it comes to fighting for rural America.

✔️ Born and raised in Glen Rose, Texas
✔️ Former policy advisor for President Trump
✔️ Led the Texas Public Policy Foundation
✔️ Strong advocate for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities

What Does This Mean for Texas Farmers?

With Rollins now leading the USDA, expect a strong push for policies that help Texas agriculture, including:
🌾 Better trade deals for farmers
🚜 Less government red tape for ranchers
💰 Stronger support for rural economies

We hope...

West Texas Ag Just Got a Big Win

For Lubbock, Amarillo, and the entire Texas farming community, this could be a game-changer. With a fellow Texan at the helm, farmers and ranchers have a powerful voice in Washington!

Here's what she had to say to open her confirmation hearing: