October 31, 2006 Bryan Collage Station-The Eagle Ag issues key in District 17

October 30, 2006 Free Market Network News "Texas counties sign ANTI-NAIS resolutions " ----" the people who cooked this up didn't count on fierce resistance from Texas ranchers and small farmers. There's been a lot of hollerin' in Texas over this, and yesterday two Texas counties, Bandera County and Blanco County, signed anti-NAIS resolutions."

October 26, 2006 Country World - Rural Newspaper "Ag commissioner candidates share ideas on key issues"

October 25, 2006 The Bandera Bulletin " Ranchers prepare for a revolution " Cowboy Capital of the world prepares to fight TAHC and USDA

October 7, 2006 TAHC's attempted implementation of NAIS (premises registration and animal ID program) not popular with either Democrat Hank Gilbert (Click name for website) or Republican Todd Staples (Click name for website), both candidates running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Click here for News 8 Austin (TV) interview with candidates

August 29, 2006 Brenham Banner Press " Farmers, ranchers oppose animal I.D. system proposal"

August 17, 2006 The Smithville Times "Animal ID system continues to draw all kinds of attention"

August 8, 2006 News 8 Austin "Animal ID Program faces stiff opposition " Don't miss the video !

Livestock Marketing Association May 23, 2006 At its annual meeting, the Texas state marketing group said it “in no way supports the mandatory national animal ID program as currently proposed.”

Marshall News Messenger May 9, 2006 "Harrison County commissioners on Monday joined the city in opposing state implementation of the National Animal Identification System"

BILLINGS, MONT. April 25, 2006 R-CALF USA Regarding animal identification, members approved by a vote of 3,628-183 the following resolution: “R-CALF USA opposes a federally mandated national animal identification program.

Austin American Statesman April 24, 2006 Future of your private farm and ranch information on NAIS database- There is a thriving black market for personal data and information on the Web. -

San Antoinio Express News April 18, 2006 "New plan to track animals draws snorts from ranchers"

Smithville Times April 13, 2006 " Livestock registration will wait -for now. Agency contracts with others to promote program"

Ft. Worth Star-Telegram April 14, 2006 "Program supporter has state contract"

Austin American Statesman April 7, 2006 "Decision on animal registration delayed - Public outcry swayed state commission's decision"

Brenham Banner Press March 25, 2006 " Kolkhorst wants delay in animal ID program "

Clifton Record March 24, 2006 Letters to the editor

Livestock Weekly March 23, 2006 "Stockmen's Gathering Concludes Animal ID Scheme Is Unworkable"

AP March 23, 2006 Meatpacker sues Fed, USDA won't allow 100% voluntary BSE testing at plant. What's up with that ? We thought "Mad cows" was a big deal. TAHC's hopes fading fast !

The Horse Gazette April issue "NAIS may end your horse business"

WorldNetDaily March 18, 2006 "Government's idea of tracking animals"

Ft. Worth Star-Telegarm March 17, 2006 " Horse owner cries foul over registry"

Smithville Times March 16, 2006 " Ruling on livestock registration delayed"

Smithville Times March 16, 2006 " Letter to the Editor- Beware rules proposed by Texas Animal Health Commission"

The Smithville Times March 9, 2006 " Registration rules rile livestock owners "

Lufkin Daily News March 9, 2006

San Marcos Daily Record March 8, 2006 "Some owners say animal ID push has got their goat"

Fort Worth Star-Telegram March 8, 2006 " Big Brother watching your cow "

Texas Farm Bureau- Texas Agriculture

Austin American Statesman February 17, 2006 "Commission delays vote on animal tracking "