Fresh Produce Imported from Mexico Through Texas Generates $26 Billion for the U.S. Economy, New Texas A&M Study Finds Study highlights Texas as America’s produce gateway, supporting nearly 140,000 jobs while helping feed consumers year-round MISSION, Texas – “Texas is America’s produce gateway,” said Dante Galeazzi, President and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association […]
Join Us for the 2026 TIPA-HFFVA Golf Tournament TIPA invites you to join us in Houston for the 2026 TIPA-HFFVA Golf Tournament on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Tour 18 in Humble, Texas. This event is a great opportunity to connect with produce industry members, build relationships in the Houston market, and support the continued growth and recognition […]
TIPA’s USMCA priority: Preserve the stability of USMCA! The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) supports preserving and modernizing USMCA, which has helped create the world’s most integrated agricultural marketplace and supports millions of American jobs across farming, transportation, logistics, warehousing, retail, and manufacturing. TIPA’s priorities for USMCA modernization are: • Preserve Trade Certainty: Maintain […]
Register Now! TIPA will be hosting our annual John McClung Memorial Golf Tournament on August 7th, 2026. Registration now Open: https://members.texipa.org/ap/Events/Register/dxFNNA2toC0Cv Join TIPA for our annual golf tournament in McAllen, Texas, bringing together local members for a day of networking, friendly competition, and camaraderie. Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 Location: McAllen, Texas Schedule 6:30 AM […]
Registration is now open for the inaugural Hooked on Fresh Fishing Tournament, taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026, at LongBoard’s on South Padre Island. Join the Texas International Produce Association for a day on the water with friends, family, and industry partners. This brand-new TIPA event brings our community together for friendly competition, coastal fun, and a chance […]
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is proud to announce the 2026 inductees into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame, one of the most prestigious honors recognizing leaders whose vision, service, and commitment have shaped the Texas produce industry. The celebration will take place on Monday, January 19th, at the Mission Events Center in Mission, Texas, with festivities beginning […]
In what has become a signature annual gathering for the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), members and industry partners came together on Thursday evening, November 13, 2025, for the association’s annual Skeet Shoot fundraiser. The event once again served as a key activity supporting TIPA’s PAC efforts and the association’s continued advocacy work in Austin […]
Join us for the second annual TIPA-HFFVA Golf Tournament on Friday, September 26, at the beautiful Golf Club of Houston! This event brings together members of the Houston fresh produce industry for a day of friendly competition, networking, and camaraderie on the greens. Player and team spots are available, along with sponsorship opportunities for companies […]
As you may recall, the President signed the executive order “Enforcing Common Sense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers” on April 28, 2025. The order mandates FMCSA enforce an English competency requirement of commercial drivers (i.e. truck drivers). This order is now in effect, and we are aware that DPS has begun enforcement actions. If a driver […]
We’re excited to invite you to the TIPA-HFFVA Networking Mixer—an evening dedicated to building connections and celebrating Houston’s role as a key hub in the fresh produce supply chain. Learn about TIPA, joining the HFFVA Committee, and how YOU can help guide our group’s next steps – all while building your Houston-area contacts! Connect with […]
