Issues and Policy

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is actively representing ranchers and landowners in the Southwest on these and other important issues.

To learn more about TSCRA's stand on issues important to landowners and beef producers, click on these Fact Sheets.

Animal Care
Animal Disease Traceability
Cap-and-Trade
Eminent Domain
Endangered Species Act
Estate Tax
Ethanol
Federal Control of Dust
Federal Control of Water
Fever Tick
Groundwater Ownership
Health Care

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was founded in 1877 as a trade organization for cattle raisers and landowners. As the largest and oldest livestock association in Texas, TSCRA represents more than 15,000 beef cattle producers, ranching families and businesses who manage approximately 4 million head of cattle on 79.5 million acres of range and pasture land, primarily in Texas and Oklahoma. TSCRA provides law enforcement and livestock inspection services, legislative and regulatory advocacy, industry news and information, insurance services and educational opportunities for its members and the industry.