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8 wild new foods coming to the State Fair of Texas
It’s said that everything is bigger in Texas, and that apparently includes the creative minds behind the new food items coming to the State Fair of Texas.
“The State Fair of Texas attracts millions of people from all over the globe each year, many making a special trip just to try the food,” Taylor Pulfer, communications director at the State Fair of Texas, told Fox News Digital via email.
“We pride ourselves on having something for everyone here at the State Fair of Texas, and our team continually works to ensure our concessionaires and food offerings reflect the diverse melting pot that Texans make up,” she said.
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“Our hope is that by continuing to add new flavors to the fair, fairgoers will be introduced to new cuisines that they may not have otherwise branched out to try.”
Here’s a look at some of the foods that will be available when the State Fair of Texas opens later this month (it opens Sept. 27 and runs through Oct. 20).
These are some of the foods that will be making their debut at the State Fair of Texas. (State Fair of Texas)
1. Candied pork belly bacon bites
Perfect for the pork lover, the candied pork belly bacon bites are essentially bacon-wrapped-bacon that is then candied.
This twist on a fair treat is served on a stick, according to the State Fair of Texas, and is available at The Cavalcade.
Candied pork belly bacon bites are served on a stick. (State Fair of Texas)
2. Hot Cheetos Korean corn dog
Unlike a traditional corn dog, this Korean-style corn dog is half hot dog, half mozzarella cheese, according to the State Fair of Texas.
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The hot dog-and-cheese combo is “battered with wheat and rice flour, coated with panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried for an extra crispy crunch,” its website said.
After frying, the corn dog is then coated in spicy mayo and topped with hot Cheetos crumbs.
The Korean-style corn dog, including this hot Cheetos version, will be making its debut this year at the State Fair of Texas. (State Fair of Texas)
3. Texas BBQ rib deviled eggs
Another Texas twist on a classic food, the Texas BBQ rib deviled eggs melds together barbecue and deviled eggs.
“With the creamy, savory traditional deviled egg filling you know and love, this treat is topped with crisp coleslaw and tender barbecue rib meat tossed in a beer barbecue sauce,” according to the State Fair of Texas website.
Texas BBQ rib deviled eggs blend barbecue flavors with traditional deviled eggs. (State Fair of Texas)
4. Fernie’s GOAT funnel cake
A true celebration of Texas’ culinary staples, Fernie’s GOAT (Greatest of All Texas) Funnel Cake combines a Fernie’s funnel cake with Blue Bell ice cream, Cherry Dr. Pepper syrup and El Fenix pralines, according to the State Fair of Texas.
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This treat is “sure to satisfy DFW-area natives and visitors looking for a taste of Texas alike,” its website said.
The Fernie’s GOAT Funnel Cake is a celebration of four of Texas’ most notable food items. (State Fair of Texas)
5. Dickel’s ‘Triple Meat Big Back Snack’
Everything is indeed bigger in Texas, as evidenced by this “Triple Meat Big Back Snack,” sold by Dickel’s Smokehouse.
This five-layered “snack” features “abuela’s cherished elote street corn recipe,” topped with chopped beef brisket, smoked Gouda macaroni and cheese, a buttermilk biscuit, Hogzilla pork belly burnt ends and topped with a “loaded nacho beef brisket sausage link” and deep-fried crinkle-cut maple waffle-flavored potato slices, the fair’s website said.
This “snack” features five layers of food and is topped with maple waffle-flavored potato slices. (State Fair of Texas)
6. ‘The Nephew’
“The Nephew,” inspired by Smith Spot BBQ’s owner’s nephew, “combines the best of sweet and savory,” the State Fair of Texas said.
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“Picture this: a warm glazed donut topped with tender brisket, gooey mozzarella cheese, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of powdered sugar,” the website said.
“The Nephew” was inspired by the real-life nephew of Smith Spot BBQ’s owner. It is a mix of sweet and savory flavors. (State Fair of Texas)
7. Fried matcha
A deep-fried twist on a Japanese flavor typically used in beverages, fried matcha “celebrates matcha in two delicious ways,” according to the State Fair of Texas.
“The first is Fried Mochi Matcha Ice Cream, a crispy, deep–fried treat with a chewy mochi shell,” it said.
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“The second is the Fried Matcha Sando, featuring deep–fried Japanese milk bread filled with rich matcha Chantilly cream, topped with fresh strawberries and matcha biscuit sticks for an extra layer of flavor and texture.”
Fried matcha has not one but two different fried versions of the iconic Japanese flavor profile. (State Fair of Texas)
8. Caramel macchiato fritters
Another deep-fried twist on a beverage, the caramel macchiato fritters transform the morning treat into a sweet cake ball dessert.
“A classic, heaping serving of delicious caramel forms the nucleus of these creamy coffee cake balls,” the fair’s website said.
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“Each cake ball is dipped in beignet batter and fried until golden brown.”
The fritters are then topped with whipped cream, caramel and a white chocolate drizzle. They are served with a syringe of espresso.
The caramel macchiato fritters are served with a syringe of espresso to add a caffeine boost to dessert. (State Fair of Texas)
While state fair foods are known for being fun and indulgent, they serve a deeper purpose, Pulfer told Fox News Digital.
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The fair is “a 501c3 nonprofit organization — so a portion of all food purchases goes back to doing good in our community year-round,” she said. “All of our concessionaires are small businesses.”
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She added, “Some also operate brick-and-mortar restaurants, catering businesses and food trucks; some travel the country and operate at other fairs, festivals and events throughout the year; and some focus solely on operating at the State Fair of Texas each fall.”
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Each year, the small business owners keep the “majority” of the food and beverage revenue they earn at the fair, Pulfer said.
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In the aftermath of the crash, it emerged that the car in question was a Tesla, and that the driver was making use of full self-driving mode (FSD) around the time the crash occurred. The victim’s family has named Tesla and the driver as defendants in a lawsuit. But per Electrek, Tesla was able to view crash data very quickly after the incident, and the head of AI at the company, Ashok Elluswamy, said the driver “manually overrode self-driving by pressing the accelerator all the way to 100% of the accel pedal in this residential area.”
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Because as much as Tesla would probably like FSD to be a total non-factor in the incident, that may not be the case either.
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To make matters weirder, other court records now show, per Electrek, that the driver had Googled the terms, “Tesla fsd not aggressive enough 2026,” “FSD is not aggressive enough for city driving,” and “Tesla fsd too timid.” That’s the kind of thing you Google when you’re looking for a Reddit post from someone sharing your consumer gripe.
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Paxton’s office said the settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 states. But because of limited funds in 23andMe’s bankruptcy estate and competing claims, the states’ recovery will be $18 million paid immediately, with Texas receiving $1,266,860.
23andMe disclosed in October 2023 that attackers had accessed accounts affecting 6.9 million consumers. Some of the information was later posted for sale on the dark web, according to Paxton’s office, which said the company learned of the breach months after the data became publicly available. The office said 23andMe initially denied a breach and later blamed consumers’ account settings and password practices.
Paxton joined a multistate investigation that concluded 23andMe used unreasonable security practices and failed to implement adequate safeguards against hacking, the office said.
23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2025. Paxton’s office said the settlement incorporates privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including enhanced security standards, comprehensive risk assessments and creation of an independent advisory board, along with enforcement of state privacy laws and continued consumer data deletion rights.
“Companies that collect and profit from Texans’ most personal information have a legal duty to protect it,” Paxton said in a statement.
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