Commissioner wants to suspend tax

Austin—Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent call to Texas Governor Greg Abbott: temporarily suspend the state’s motor fuel tax immediately. With diesel and gasoline prices skyrocketing, Miller warned that the tax is inflicting severe pain on Texas working families.

“Governor Abbott, it’s time to act decisively and suspend the Texas gas tax now,” Miller said. “Not next legislative session. Not after another study. Now. Every extra dollar working Texans spend on fuel is a dollar taken from their bottom line. Suspending this tax is one of the fastest and most effective steps we can take to support Texas families.”

Miller pointed to action already taken in other states.

“Indiana and Georgia have already suspended their gas taxation,” he said. “Texas, the nation’s energy and agricultural powerhouse, should be leading the way. We have a strong economy and a healthy Rainy Day fund. There is no excuse for state government to keep padding its accounts; our families struggle to fill their tanks and feed their kids.”

Miller warned that inaction will deepen the economic strain across the state:

“This is about survival for many Texans,” he said. “Failure to temporarily suspend the fuel tax now will only drive-up costs for every family. Governor Abbott, use the authority you have and act today. Texas families cannot afford to wait.”

SOURCE Office of the Texas Agriculture Commissioner