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dangers of raw milk Click here to learn more $50.3 billion Total economic impact
of the Texas dairy industry. Learn more about the Texas dairy industry’s economic impact Help feed Texas
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Dedicated Texas dairy producers work 24/7, through tough weather conditions and challenging economic times.

While they and their cows are working hard on the farm, the Texas Association of Dairymen is working on their behalf at the Texas Capitol to make sure they can continue to provide wholesome, safe food for Texans.

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Around the Texas Capitol: Passage of deadlines plus more than 7,000 bills filed sets the stage for a fast and furious session pace March 14, 2023

We can officially mark off the first of many significant legislative deadlines.

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Texas about to become third largest dairy state – but still must import milk

The Texas dairy industry is blossoming into the third largest dairy state, according to several recent dairy industry publications.

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335
dairies operate
in Texas
Economic impact
of Texas dairies:
$50.3 billion
Texas: 4th
largest dairy
producing state
2,916 gallons of milk (average) are produced per year by a Texas dairy cow
1,829 cows in
average Texas
dairy herd
81% of raw milk illness outbreaks are in states where it is legal
71% of raw milk illness outbreaks can be traced directly to a dairy farm
Consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk is a health risk