Texas AG, DOJ Investigate Nation's Beef Supply Chain, Allege Unfair Pricing

Texas AG, DOJ investigate nation's beef supply chain, allege unfair pricing

AUSTIN (KVIA) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential "anticompetitive conduct." In a statement Friday, A.G. Paxton said he'll work with the Justice Department, which also launched an antitrust investigation into the nation's beef supply chain. A.G. Paxton said four companies control more than 85% of the nation's beef processing market: JBS S.A.; Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.; Cargill, Inc.;…

Texas Joins DOJ in Antitrust Probe of Large Meatpacking Companies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential anticompetitive conduct among the nation’s largest meatpackers, joining a federal probe to protect the beef market, he announced May 15. “Texans deserve fairly priced beef and our state’s cattle ranchers deserve to be paid fairly for their hard work,” Paxton said in a statement. “If major meatpackers manipulated the market to underpay ranchers while…

Texas investigates meat packing industry over 'manipulated' market

The office of the Texas attorney general is launching an investigation into the major movers in the meat packing industry, claiming that potential anticompetitive conduct has jacked up grocery prices.

Texas AG Launches Sweeping Meat Industry Inquiry

Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential anticompetitive conduct among the nation’s largest meatpackers. Attorney General Paxton will work alongside President Trump’s Department of Justice, which also announced an antitrust probe to protect the nation's beef supply chain.  The post Texas AG Launches Sweeping Meat Industry Inquiry appeared first on Texas Border Business.

States of Flux: The Tipline for 15 May 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the potential anticompetitive conduct of JBS, Tyson, Cargill and National Beef. “If major meatpackers manipulated the market to underpay ranchers while forcing families to pay higher prices at the grocery store, we will hold them accountable,” Paxton said. “My office will aggressively investigate any violations of antitrust law to protect fair competition, ranchers, and Texas c…