STAR Fund for Wildfire Relief

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced the State of Texas Agriculture Relief or STAR Fund, designed to aid agricultural producers affected by recent wildfires across the state. Over 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since August 1st. The governor has declared a disaster state in 191 counties hit by wildfires. The STAR Fund provides support, reimbursing eligible agricultural producers up to $4,000 or 50% of eligible expenses. The focus is on rebuilding fences, restoring operations, and addressing other disaster-related costs. Eligibility requires location within counties listed in the governor’s disaster declaration.