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Texas may rename New York strip steak in direct shot at ‘liberal’ Empire State: ‘Shouldn’t get the credit’
Texas may officially rename New York strip steak after in a slap to the “liberal” Empire State that promotes local beef — but may fire up an interstate beef instead.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said “Texas strip steak” would better reflect the Lone Star State’s status as the cow capital of America.
The pol took inspiration from President Trump’s rebrand of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and wants state lawmakers to approve the change in a formal resolution, which ask all local restaurants and grocery stores to update their menus next time they’re reprinted.
He said that his idea came after he visited the Texas Cattle Feeders and Cattle Raisers last week, in an effort to promote the state’s 12.2 million cattle population — the most in the country.
“I asked why we didn’t call it a ‘Texas Strip’ because New York has mostly dairy cows,” Patrick said on X. “Just because a New York restaurant named Texas beef a New York Strip in the 19th century doesn’t mean we need to keep doing that.”
“Liberal New York shouldn’t get the credit for our hard-working ranchers,” he went on. “We promote the Texas brand on everything made or grown in Texas because it benefits our economy and jobs. After the session ends this summer, I might take a short cruise across the Gulf of America and have a juicy medium-rare Texas Strip.”
New York strip is the primary term for strip steak in the United States. The Empire State earned the title thanks to Delmonico’s, a 197-year-old steak house in New York City. The restaurant incidentally listed it as the New York strip on its menu and the name took off from there, according to Chowhound.
The cattle industry reigns supreme in the Lone Star State. It has an approximate market value of $15.5 billion and is the state’s largest agricultural commodity, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico promise to serve all in El Paso
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico discusses key public issues in Texas during the first stop of his Frontera Tour July 11, 2026 in El Paso.
The two candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas are making stops across the Lone Star State this week.
Democrat James Talarico and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to South Texas as the two go head-to-head in the Nov. 3 General Election to replace U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Cornyn lost his reelection bid to Paxton in the Republican Primary Election.
The campaign tour continues for Talarico after hosting townhalls in El Paso and Marfa as part of his “Frontera Tour,” while Paxton is holding a “Rally in the Valley” in McAllen.
Here’s where the candidates will be in Texas.
Paxton heads to McAllen for ‘Rally in the Valley’
Paxton is heading to McAllen for his “Rally in the Valley” event at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. He’ll be joined by National Border Security Council President Paul Perez, TX-28 Nominee Tano Tijerina, and TX-34 Nominee Eric Flores.
The all-ages event will take place at University Draft House Townlake McAllen, 100 West Business 83, and spots can be reserved at eventbrite.com.
Talarico to visit Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Laredo
Talarico continues his “Frontera” tour with a stop in Del Rio on Monday, July 14.
“Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors to hear from James about taking his fight against Big Money and corruption to Washington. Together, we can win back power for working people in a system that’s rigged for the ultra-wealthy,” the event page states, adding that the program will be short and voters can greet Talarico after.
Here are the stops on Talarico’s “Frontera” tour:
Monday, July 13:
- 3 p.m. Memo’s Restaurant, 804 E Losoya St. in Del Rio
- 7 p.m. International Center For Trade, 3295 Bob Rogers Drive in Eagle Pass
Tuesday, July 14:
- 6 p.m. La Posada – San Agustin Ballroom, 1000 Zaragoza St. 107 in Laredo
Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@gannett.com, @NatassiaPaloma on X, natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma on Facebook.
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