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Texas Officials Warn About Ongoing Unsolicited Seed Packages from China

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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is advising residents to stay alert as unsolicited seed packages from China continue to arrive. Since February 2025, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has collected 1,101 packs of these seeds from 109 locations across the state, with the latest report on December 29, 2025. These packages pose a significant threat to agricultural biosecurity, as they could introduce invasive species harmful to Texas agriculture and families. Residents are urged not to open any suspicious packages and to report them immediately to the TDA for safe disposal.

Key Details: • Report any unsolicited seed packages received from China to 1-(800) TELL-TDA. • Do not open any suspicious packages; handle them with care. • The issue has been ongoing since February 2025, with over 1,100 packages collected.

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