Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he is facing threats for publicly condemning terrorism.
Miller announced on March 2 that he had received “multiple threats to my personal safety,“ saying they came in response to his strong statements against terrorism. He reportedly received the threats over the past 24 hours.
Commissioner Miller Statement:
“In the last 24 hours, I have received multiple threats to my personal safety. These threats stem directly from my outspoken condemnation of the Islamification of Texas and the United States, my righteous anger over the horrific terror attack in… pic.twitter.com/kXHEE3k7Zz
— Texas Agriculture (@TexasDeptofAg) March 2, 2026
“These threats stem directly from my outspoken condemnation of the Islamification of Texas and the United States, my righteous anger over the horrific terror attack in Austin early Sunday morning that claimed two innocent lives and injured 14 others, and my clear message on social media that Texas will not tolerate future acts of terror,” Miller continued.
Authorities are looking into these threats, according to Miller. He said he would not share any further details due to the ongoing investigation, but vowed anyone who attempts terror attacks in Texas “will be hunted down and eliminated.”
“I will not be intimidated or silenced,” Miller said. “Texas stands firm in defense of our values, our people, and our sovereignty. We will protect our communities from radicalism and terror in all its forms.”
Miller said he was the first Texas official to suggest designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, as terrorist organizations. As The Dallas Express reported, Gov. Greg Abbott applied these labels in November 2025, citing the groups’ ties to violent Islamic groups like Hamas.
“At that time, CAIR and its supporters demanded my resignation for speaking the truth. I refused then, and I refuse now,” Miller said. “The Texas Department of Agriculture remains committed to serving our farmers, ranchers, and all Texans with unwavering resolve.”
U.S. Strikes on Iran Spark Heightened Domestic Security Measures in Texas
America launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military leaders, as The Dallas Express reported. The nation launched retaliatory strikes across the region, and American officials are preparing to avert potential domestic terror attacks.
In downtown Austin, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne – an immigrant from Senegal, wearing a “Property of Allah” sweatshirt and pro-Iranian clothing – opened fire at Buford’s Bar just before 2 a.m. March 1. He killed two and wounded 14 others before officers with the Austin Police Department shot and killed him. Another victim died on March 2.
Abbott activated the Texas Military Department and Texas Department of Public Safety for “Operation Fury Shield” on February 28, aiming to protect critical state infrastructure from potential terror attacks, as The Dallas Express reported. Texas DPS is asking residents to report any suspicious activity through the iWatch Texas app or website.
Meanwhile, officials with the Fort Worth Police Department said they are “closely monitoring global events in Iran, as well as the recent shooting in Austin.”
“As the Fort Worth Police Department continues to deploy all available resources, we recognize that public safety is a shared responsibility,” Fort Worth police officials said. “We urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.”
