Dallas, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that more than seven million eggs will be distributed to food banks across the state as part of the antitrust settlements reached with three major egg producers. The move is intended to help families put nutritious, affordable food on the table while the state continues its fight against price‑inflating practices.
How the eggs are being allocated
The North Texas Food Bank in Plano and the Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth each will receive 842,400 eggs (70,200 dozen). Additional allocations include 140,400 eggs each for the Food Bank of West Central Texas in Abilene and the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, 280,800 eggs for the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler, and the largest share – 1,544,400 eggs – for the Houston Food Bank. The Central Texas Food Bank in Austin and the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley in Pharr will each receive 561,600 eggs.
In total, the September 8 update shows that more than 1.7 million eggs have already been delivered, with 5.322 million still scheduled for future delivery. Residents are encouraged to contact their local food bank or pantry for details on availability and pickup locations.
Background of the settlements
The settlements resolve antitrust claims brought by 17 state attorneys general in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice. The states alleged that the three egg producers conspired to inflate daily egg‑price quotes from the Urner Barry benchmark between 2022 and 2025, raising costs for consumers. While the claims were settled without a trial verdict, the agreements require the companies to donate more than 53 million eggs nationwide, with over seven million earmarked for Texas, and to pay a combined $3.3 million to the participating states.
Attorney General Paxton’s response
“After securing 7 million eggs for the people of Texas, I am excited to announce that Texans will now have an opportunity to receive cartons of free eggs in communities across the state,” Paxton said in the September 8 announcement. He added that his office will continue to pursue actions that lower food costs and help families put meals on the table.
Impact on Texas families
Eggs are a versatile source of protein that can be incorporated into a wide range of meals, from breakfast scrambles to baked goods. By adding fresh eggs to the inventory of food banks, the donations provide an additional nutritious option for families relying on charitable assistance. The exact number of households served will depend on each organization’s distribution plan and the amount of eggs allocated per household.
Local food‑assistance networks such as Feeding Texas, the North Texas Food Bank, and the Tarrant Area Food Bank are coordinating with community partners to ensure the eggs reach those in need. No single pickup date or universal location has been announced; distribution will continue as shipments arrive and local partners arrange delivery.
Previous related actions
The June antitrust agreements follow an earlier Texas settlement with Cal‑Maine Foods, which was accused of price gouging during the COVID‑19 pandemic. In January 2026, Paxton announced that Cal‑Maine would donate approximately 2.16 million eggs to Texas food banks as part of that resolution.
Both settlements demonstrate the state’s commitment to protecting consumers from inflated food prices and to supporting families through direct assistance.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
