Texas AG Ken Paxton Announces Distribution of 7 Million Free Eggs Across State
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that more than 7 million free eggs will be distributed to food banks across the state following antitrust settlements reached with three major egg producers.
More than 1.7 million eggs have already been delivered, while another 5.3 million are scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks. The distribution is being coordinated with Feeding Texas and will involve 17 food banks across the state.
The eggs were secured through settlements reached in June with Cal-Maine Foods, Centrum/Versova and Hickman’s Egg Ranch. The agreements resolved antitrust claims stemming from allegations that egg producers conspired to inflate prices between 2022 and 2025.
In addition to donating the eggs, the companies agreed to pay a combined $3.3 million to states participating in the case. The settlements followed legal action involving the Justice Department and multiple state attorneys general.
The Houston Food Bank is receiving the largest share, with more than 1.5 million eggs. The North Texas Food Bank in Plano and Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth will each receive more than 842,000 eggs, while millions more will be distributed among food banks serving communities including Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi and Laredo.
Paxton said the distribution would give Texans an opportunity to obtain free cartons of eggs while helping families struggling with grocery expenses. Specific distribution schedules and any eligibility requirements will be determined by the participating food banks.
The announcement comes after egg prices experienced a dramatic increase in early 2025, when the national average climbed above $6 per dozen. Prices have since fallen substantially, with the national average recently sitting around $2.18 per dozen.
Paxton is currently running for the U.S. Senate against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the November midterm election. Affordability and the cost of living have emerged as prominent issues in the campaign, with both candidates highlighting efforts related to food costs and household expenses.