AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urged Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, April 14, to immediately suspend the state’s motor fuel tax to offset “skyrocketing” diesel and gasoline prices.
Miller called for the suspension to take effect now rather than waiting for the next legislative session, citing the financial strain on working families.
He noted that states like Indiana and Georgia have enacted similar measures.
“Texas, the nation’s energy and agricultural powerhouse, should be leading the way,” Miller said, pointing to the state’s “healthy” rainy day fund as a resource to cover the gap.
Miller also expressed support for President Donald Trump’s energy policies, arguing that state leaders must provide local relief to complement federal efforts to stabilize markets.
He warned that failing to act would worsen the economic burden on Texans struggling to afford fuel and food.