Cost-share
State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund — Wildfire Assistance
Texas Department of Agriculture
What you can get
Up to 80% of eligible, documented recovery expenses. • Reimbursement after payment and review. Award ceiling varies with declaration and donations; current materials do not establish a universal dollar cap. June 2026 application guide
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Commercial agricultural producers, farms, ranches and agricultural businesses with documented recovery expenses directly caused by an eligible wildfire in a declared Texas county.
- Coverage
- TX
- Deadline & timing
- Due January 13, 2027. Ross Wildfire (Jack and Palo Pinto counties) and Fall 2026 Wildfires: January 13, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Central. Fall eligibility is limited to counties in the linked declaration; confirm the specific event/county with TDA. Earlier Panhandle and Getaway Pens/Dickens windows closed October 31, 2026; January does not extend them. TDA-GO registration requires advance approval.
- Eligibility
- Backyard gardens and hobby farms excluded. One application per operation and one award per 24 months; insurance or government-funded expenses cannot be reimbursed again. Drought is ineligible. Damages and paid expenses require documentation; leased property applications require owner authorization.
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Nov 5, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.