Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller welcomed Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to waive certain restrictions on dyed diesel fuel and increase allowable truck weights, calling it a positive first step, but warned that more relief is needed as crushing fuel prices continue to squeeze Texas farmers, ranchers, truckers, and working families.
Miller renewed his call for the state to suspend its fuel tax, saying Texans need meaningful, immediate relief at the pump, not just temporary regulatory flexibility.
“I first called on Governor Abbott to temporarily suspend the motor fuels tax in April and renewed that call just last week. I’m glad the Governor is finally taking action; he must have gotten a new poll.
But Miller said the problem is, the relief only helps certain trucks running diesel.
“It does nothing for the millions of hardworking Texas families filling up their cars and pickups every week and fuel prices continue to drive up the cost of producing food, hauling our goods, running our businesses, and getting to work, “ said Miller.
“So, for the third time, I’m calling on Governor Abbott to temporarily suspend the state motor fuels tax on both gasoline and diesel for everyone,” said Miller. “Not just some trucks. Not just some industries. Everyone.”