HB 209 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 261 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the fees charged by a third-party food delivery service to a food service establishment; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to charging exorbitant or excessive prices for certain agricultural goods during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of restaurants and third-party food delivery services, including the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage certificates to restaurants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
HB 2213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the slaughter and processing of exotic animals for donation to a nonprofit food bank.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the misbranding of certain food.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2277 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to marketing and labeling requirements for certain food products, including imitation meat food products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Department of Public Safety for certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that includes certain improvements used for the noncommercial production of food for personal consumption.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 2616 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a voluntary labeling program for meat and poultry products originating in this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2756 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the donation of food by public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2840 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inapplicability of state citrus fruit maturity standards to grapefruit and oranges processed for juice.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to home-delivered meal services under the Options for Independent Living program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting or limiting certain charges during a public health disaster in connection with delivery services provided by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3454 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain employment and occupational licensing restrictions based on a person's prior conviction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the exclusion of grocery stores from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3975 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 4054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the community development grocery store grant program and to the use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for the program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to funding for the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 867 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 911 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of restaurants and third-party food delivery services, including the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage certificates to restaurants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 1020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the donation of food by public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 242 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
Filed
HB 234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 410 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume and other livestock processing establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 644 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1014 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service workers.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to egg grading.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information provided by a local health jurisdiction on food regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that includes improvements used for the noncommercial production of food for personal consumption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that includes improvements used for the noncommercial production of food for personal consumption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the exemption of certain commercial weighing or measuring devices from registration and inspection requirements.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 2273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the labeling of beef and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of certain food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2954 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or in meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to food options provided by public schools' breakfast and lunch programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of the Thirty Percent Texas Initiative to encourage the use of food produced in this state for school lunches.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of a county to require a permit for certain food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of food service, laundry service, and lawn care to certain mental health facilities and state supported living centers.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the storage of grapes in a public warehouse.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to requiring a minimum amount of eating time for breakfast and lunch for students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4094 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the regulation of off-site restaurant services; authorizing a permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to labeling and information requirements for a cottage food product sold through the Internet or by mail order.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to ensuring the continued provision of benefits under Medicaid and the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the children of individuals confined in a penal or correctional institution.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HJR 94 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of food or food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain commercial weighing or measuring devices from registration and inspection requirements.
Senate: Agriculture
Co-author authorized
SB 789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the locations at which a cottage food production operation may sell products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of food service, laundry service, and lawn care to certain mental health facilities and state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Agriculture
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school district property.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1805 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to egg grading.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 1939 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the storage of grapes in a public warehouse.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to donation and distribution of surplus food at public schools and grace period policies for public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 842 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1047 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to county regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1164 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a caterer of certain tangible personal property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of certain food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2029 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the exemption of certain commercial weighing or measuring devices from registration and inspection requirements.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the issuance of a food and beverage certificate to holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to certified food managers in food establishments in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the preference given by school districts to produce grown by certain entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to certain promotional activities by the holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to vendor requirements under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3227 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service workers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study by the Health and Human Services Commission on access to healthy foods.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4054 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain food items.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4250 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to liability of food donors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 60 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of food or food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 723 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a school district to donate food to a nonprofit organization to be served to students of the district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Division of Emergency Management for certain persons.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1089 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the certification of food service workers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to food managers in food establishments in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
SB 1303 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school district property.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the program to provide free or reduced-price meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1668 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1683 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to federal lunch programs for public school students, including a study on participation in such programs and school district lunch grace period policies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2156 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 85 84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services used for the navigation of certain farm and ranch machinery and equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 269 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken in committee
HB 275 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1050 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to liability of food donors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1197 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to allowing certain extracurricular activities required by public school classes for agriculture, food, and natural resources.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the creation of the community nutrition program policy advisory council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1485 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
HB 1858 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service workers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to food service requirements applicable to brewpubs under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2527 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a caterer of certain tangible personal property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2600 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to allowable food purchases under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property owned or leased by the state.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2831 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a full service event business of certain tangible personal property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 3484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain food items.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3499 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to exempting certain licensees and permittees from the food service requirements of a food and beverage certificate issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3706 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to requiring certain food service establishments that prepare peanut products to post warning signs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3764 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3944 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to judicial review of final orders arising out of nutritional programs administrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services used for the navigation of certain farm and ranch machinery and equipment.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 582 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to training courses for certain food handlers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 732 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school property.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1324 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1590 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1766 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2058 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments; authorizing a fee; requiring a food allergen awareness certification for certain food service employees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for farms from payment for wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 735 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of certain revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 779 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of the revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 910 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 970 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1101 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowable food purchases under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1382 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of food prepared, stored, distributed, or sold at farms and farmers' markets; limiting the applicability of a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1392 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to information provided by the Department of State Health Services on food regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1393 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the use of a home by food production and sales operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1616 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to allowing a deer breeder to transfer and sell for processing as venison certain breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1781 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a limitation on sanctions imposed on school districts for the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1827 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to advertising by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2111 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transitional living services program for certain youth in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of and the beef marketing, education, research, and promotion programs of the Texas Beef Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2504 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to sales and use tax treatment of certain snack items; eliminating a tax exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2686 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3434 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to incentives for using supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to purchase nutritious foods.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3616 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3705 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to establishing a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsors and other participants in the summer food service program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 74 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food and medicine.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HR 710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Urging the United States Congress to amend existing laws and regulations governing animal slaughter and meat processing to accommodate small farms and ranches.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 133 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 415 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 493 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 924 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1070 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of and the beef marketing, education, research, and promotion programs of the Texas Beef Council.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1151 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to sales and use tax treatment of certain snack items.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1208 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1359 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the restriction of certain foods at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 35 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 78 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by certain state law enforcement agencies for peace officer training functions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to allowing a deer breeder to transfer and sell for processing as venison certain breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 742 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1139 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1151 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2049 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain land used to raise or keep bees for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2209 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of the revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2213 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of certain revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2214 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of the revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2233 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to funding for inspection of meat and poultry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2414 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the continuation of the Healthy Food Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3065 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the requirement that certain food service establishments post a sign depicting the Heimlich maneuver.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3358 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to information on the number of calories in certain foods offered by public schools to students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3368 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the accreditation of education or training programs for food service industry employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the regulation of food prepared, stored, distributed, or sold at farmers' markets.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Posting rule suspended
HB 3451 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to improving nutrition and health outcomes among recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3467 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on school districts making available to students food containing industrially produced trans fat.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a prohibition on the marketing of foods of minimal nutritional value on public school campuses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the types of food or beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HJR 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the revenue from a tax on certain sweetened beverages to fund training and programs to improve the health of public school students.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 10 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue from a tax on certain sweetened beverages to training and programs to improve the health of public school students and to the general revenue fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 81 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 184 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 506 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to consumption advisories for mercury contamination in fish, crustaceans, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic and terrestrial animals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 751 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the regulation of catfish and other siluriform fish intended for human consumption; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1004 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain beverages.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1113 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1454 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the membership and duties of the interagency obesity council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1533 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on school districts making available to students food containing industrially produced trans fat.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 150 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the sale of certain food products sold at school events.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 679 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1326 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to replenish the food supplies of food banks or food pantries following a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 1410 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1430 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a time and date stamp on documentation required from mobile food units in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1523 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1802 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to mobile food units in certain municipalities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 1840 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1845 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of calorie content of and nutrition information regarding food served by a chain restaurant; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1908 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1970 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the minimum standards for operators and employees of child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3007 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to food handlers.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3012 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to food handlers and other food service employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4633 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with food or other life-threatening allergies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 1702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Urging the United States Congress to repeal mandatory country of origin labeling provisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 204 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 343 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to study the retail availability of healthy foods in certain underserved areas of this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 352 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition of trans fatty acids in meals provided to students by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1027 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1329 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food manufacturers, food wholesalers, and warehouse operators required to hold a license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1528 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to advertising to promote good health by certain persons who advertise food or beverages in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1883 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food safety.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1887 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food handlers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1901 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 299 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 1064 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the term of a food manager certificate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1084 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the sale of certain food products sold at school events.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1585 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to administrative penalties imposed by a public health district or a county for violations of health and safety provisions relating to retail food service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1954 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a prohibition of trans fatty acids in meals provided to students by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2022 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the regulation of propane storage tanks used by mobile food units.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2476 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the sale and possession of horsemeat and the sale of equine animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 3138 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority to operate a mobile food unit, roadside food vendor, or temporary food service establishment in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3672 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to mobile food units in certain populous counties; providing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HJR 49 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 35 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a purchasing preference for contractors who provide foods of higher nutritional value and who do not provide foods containing trans fatty acids.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 552 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the accreditation of basic food safety education and training programs for food handlers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 862 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition of trans fatty acids in meals provided to students by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1426 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the issuance of a food and beverage certificate to the holder of a wine and beer retailer's permit or a retail dealer's on-premise license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1532 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of food safety in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale and possession of horsemeat and the sale of equine animals.
Filed
HB 107 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to prohibiting actions brought against certain persons alleging injury relating to an individual's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 390 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for food sold during certain athletic events.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 876 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the use in food of genetically engineered non-food materials.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1105 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain beverages and snack foods and to the use of the revenue from the tax for public education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1199 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the presence of lead in confectionery.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1200 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to certain payments or allowances to a retailer for a special advertising or distribution service; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1598 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to administrative penalties imposed by a public health district for violations of health and safety provisions relating to retail food service.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1879 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 2446 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to serving expired food in public primary and secondary schools; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Posting rule suspended
HB 2507 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of mobile food units and roadside food vendors in certain populous areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2540 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the term of a food manager certificate.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2785 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3324 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to a municipal and county sales and use tax on certain amusements and discretionary food and drink items.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3349 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a parent's right to provide food to school children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 155 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality develop rules to permit and manage dairy-based food production activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 77 79-0 (2005)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 426 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 43 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 74 79-1 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to an offense of selling or offering to sell a marihuana flavored confectionery.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 17 79-1 (2005)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 225 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for food sold during certain athletic events.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 376 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a requirement that retail grocers post a sign listing items that are exempt from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 470 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of halal foods; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 764 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1093 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to nutrition and health programs for public school children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1286 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the exemption of certain food from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1324 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the sale and slaughter of equine animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2349 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to regulation of frozen dessert products and manufacturing.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3143 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to administration of the sales and use tax and compliance with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3153 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to notice of nutritional information by a chain restaurant; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3155 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to public health measures relating to food.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3300 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a statewide Food Security survey.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3387 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to prohibiting the use of food crops for the genetic engineering of drugs, industrial chemicals and other non-food materials.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3542 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of milk and milk products.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HCR 103 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Memorializing the United States government to improve the enforcement of food import restrictions on seafood imports.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SB 213 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of food in accordance with religious customs; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 343 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the health of school-age children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 381 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to food manufacturer and food wholesaler licensing requirements under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 474 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to an interim study on nutrition and health in public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
SB 823 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to administration of the sales and use tax and compliance with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1357 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to local school health advisory councils, health education instruction, and coordinated health programs for elementary school students.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1451 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of milk and milk products.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1454 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to regulation of frozen dessert products and manufacturing.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1803 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to certain licensing requirements and violations under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1826 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.
Relating to certain violations under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SCR 25 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Memorializing the United States government to improve the enforcement of food import restrictions on seafood imports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 55 78-4 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain beverages and snack foods and to the use of the revenue from the tax for public education.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 8 78-4 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 12 78-4 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 143 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to posting reports of inspections of certain food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 192 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the fee charged for food service establishment permits and health inspections.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 251 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certification of food managers.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 518 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to requiring hepatitis A vaccines for food service employees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 863 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a requirement that retail grocers post a sign listing items that are exempt from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 957 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to fees for food service establishment permits.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1673 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the salvage of certain distressed merchandise.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1687 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1910 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to agreements concerning food and beverages in vending machines on public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2443 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the Texas Food for Health Advisory Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2647 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to a pilot program of nutrition, preventative health care, and physical activity for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2802 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the penalties applicable for the violation of laws concerning the processing and sale of meat and poultry products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3262 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain food served to students at institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3306 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to weight standards for loaves of bread.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3488 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to establishing a purchasing preference for calcium rich foods and drinks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3601 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the enforcement powers of the Texas Department of Health over food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to education and training programs for food service workers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 62 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to county and public health district fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 766 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the processing and sale of meat and poultry products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1046 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the enforcement powers of the Texas Department of Health over food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1084 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to requiring hepatitis A vaccines for food service employees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1232 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the percent of alcohol sales allowed for certain holders of a food and beverage certificate issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1233 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the application of certain alcoholic beverage regulations to the holder of a food and beverage certificate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1373 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to education and training programs for food service workers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1454 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the Texas Food for Health Advisory Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1471 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain food served to students at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HB 126 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to liability for false disparagement of perishable food products.
House: Civil Practices
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 128 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to participation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in certain food bank programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 749 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the sale of certain items at a flea market; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 902 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the liability of parties in a suit for false disparagement of a perishable food product.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 937 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of certain food programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1398 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to indigent health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1751 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health insurance coverage for medical foods.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 1971 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and promotion of the oyster industry in this state.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2218 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to requiring certified food managers in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2293 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the certification of food managers.
House: Public Health
Postponed
HB 2637 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's regulation of certain food establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2805 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the regulation of ice cream pushcart vendors; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3289 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to weight standards for loaves of bread.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
SB 1031 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to weight standards for loaves of bread.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1239 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's regulation of certain food establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1477 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to requiring certified food managers in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1633 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the sale or exchange of items at a flea market; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1685 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David | et. al.Sponsor: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and promotion of the oyster industry in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1891 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of ice cream pushcart vendors; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 145 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to prohibiting hospital employees and medical staff from wearing surgical attire or hospital uniforms on the premises of certain food-related businesses.
House: Public Health
Subcommittee members named
HB 1362 75-0 (1997)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to exemptions from regulation as a food manufacturer or wholesaler.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2322 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the regulation of certain food establishment personnel; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3125 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, DianaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to student participation in the selection or retention of food service providers at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1355 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the regulation of certain retail sellers and retail establishments; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 462 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alvarado, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to food products sold to prison inmates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 722 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to liability for false disparagement of perishable food products.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1313 74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the Texas Seafood-Linked Industries Research, Educational, and Consumer Safety Program; making an appropriation.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2382 74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the training of food service workers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2383 74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of retail food stores, food service establishments, mobile food units, and roadside food vendors.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2553 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of bed and breakfast establishments as food service establishments.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2856 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to creation of the Texas Food Security Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3129 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to inspection of automatic checkout systems; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
SB 583 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Repealing provisions of law requiring certain persons to obtain food wholesaler's licenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 811 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to liability for false disparagement of perishable food products.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 923 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to repealing the exemption from tax of food items sold at certain institutions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 955 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to exemptions from regulation as a food manufacturer or wholesaler.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1081 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the training of food service workers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1082 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of retail food stores, food service establishments, mobile food units, and roadside food vendors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1475 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to creation of the Texas Food Security Council.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1002 73-0 (1993)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to food products sold to prison inmates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 2027 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bomer, Elton | et. al.
Relating to franchise agreements for fast food restaurants; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Coauthor Authorized
HB 2560 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 195 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Bomer, Elton | et. al.
Relating to franchise agreements for fast food restaurants; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
SB 558 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to food labeling requirements under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 565 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Glaze, Bob
Relating to the licensure of food manufacturers and wholesale food distributors.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 707 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to food products sold to prison inmates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 715 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1421 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, or temporary food service establishments not regulated by counties or public health districts; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1682 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rabuck, BobSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to training programs for persons employed in the food service industry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1902 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the sale of beer for use in food products.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2131 72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to requiring nutritional information on the label of a package containing a manufactured food product; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 810 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the issuance of a permit for a commercial hazardous waste incinerator within a certain distance of a facility in which food is handled.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 873 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of foods, drugs, and devices.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1252 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the location in a food court of the premises of a holder of a mixed beverages permit.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Liquor Regulation
HB 302 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements for county food purchases.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1044 71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to powers of local health jurisdictions concerning training programs for food service workers.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1321 71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2277 71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to sales tax on certain food products.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
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HB 2293 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to liability of certain governmental entities for damages from donated food.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2759 71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to requiring hepatitis tests for employees who manufacture, process, prepare, or dispense food or drink.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
SB 956 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1373 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to sales tax on certain food products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 235 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the confectionery that contains alcohol of not more than five percent by volume.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 939 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to disclosure of the ingredients of a substance used for frying by restaurants.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
HB 1179 70-0 (1987)
Author: Clark, JerrySponsor: Anderson, Richard
Relating to fees collected by the Texas Department of Health for milk, milk products, and frozen desserts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1418 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to disclosure of ingredients of food sold by certain restaurants.
House: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 1433 70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the labeling of raw, fresh, or frozen fruits, vegetables, and meats that are produced in a foreign country; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 2092 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to employee training and minimum accreditation standards for training programs for food service workers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2113 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the creation of a Texas food and fiber development program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2121 70-0 (1987)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate food service establishments and retail food stores; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2125 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, JackSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of counties and public health districts to regulate food service establishments and retail food stores; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Testimony received in committee
HB 2247 70-0 (1987)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the sales and use taxation of electricity used in the preparation or storage of food.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 2583 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to exempting food and drinks served to residents of certain retirement facilities from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 820 70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of certain foods.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
SR 648 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Directing the Subcommittee on Agriculture of the Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study of the State's natural fiber industry and the meat packing industry.
HB 1732 69-0 (1985)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the regulation and manufacture of certain foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1802 69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, AlexSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the refusal to issue certain licenses by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources
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HB 1803 69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, AlexSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the handling and marketing of certain fruits and vegetables and the payment of claims against certain persons licensed to handle those fruits or vegetables; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 959 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation of the manufacture and transfer of foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics; revising the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (Article 4476-5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to conform with federal legislation and uniform legislation in other states; providing for fees and penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 368 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of tampering with food or a drug and sentencing alternatives applicable to convictions for that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 719 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, El FrancoSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the display and sale of unpackaged food.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 743 68-0 (1983)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of tampering with food.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1217 68-0 (1983)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the labeling, advertising, or sale of kosher food; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 560 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the display and sale of unpackaged food; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SCR 81 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Establishing an interim study committee to investigate hunger in Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 490 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to exempting food sold for immediate consumption from the application of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 809 67-0 (1981)
Author: Grubbs, Walter B.Sponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to regulation of food, drug, health device, and cosmetic salvage brokers and establishments.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 975 67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to an exemption under the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act for food prepared and served by social or service organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1107 67-0 (1981)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to regulation of frozen dessert manufacturers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1233 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to license fees for persons selling citrus fruits.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1503 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to requiring a restaurant operator to keep on the premises a food dislodging device and to have on duty an employee trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 1511 67-0 (1981)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to regulation of manufacturers and wholesale distributors of food, drugs, health devices, and cosmetics.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
HB 1629 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to liability for damages resulting from a person eating certain donated food.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1807 67-0 (1981)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the labeling and advertising of Kosher food.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 731 67-0 (1981)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to exempting food sold for immediate consumption from the application of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 1123 67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to regulation of frozen dessert manufacturers; providing penalties.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1280 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the labeling, sale, and advertisement of kosher food; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Resources
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
SB 1019 66-0 (1979)
Author: Kothmann, GlennSponsor: Green, Forrest
Relating to the purchase of meat food products from Texas meat packers by state agencies.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Motion to reconsider spread on the journal
HB 988 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the label on food articles which contain imported meat.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1567 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to removing candy from items not defined as "food products".
House: Ways & Means
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 569 64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, MickeySponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to requiring health certificates of persons preparing or dispensing food served in child care facilities; defining the word "person."
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 840 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, W.C. "Bud"
Relating to exempting from the sales tax certain meals and food products served by a private or public institution of higher learning or a person under contract with such an institution.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1068 64-0 (1975)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to incorporation, organization, and regulation of food cooperative associations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1146 64-0 (1975)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption of non-profit food cooperative corporations from the corporate franchise tax.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1191 64-0 (1975)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the use of certain cash registers in retail food transactions.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 1307 64-0 (1975)
Author: Cartlidge, Tom
Relating to the labeling of perishable foods, drugs, and cosmetics to alert the consumer to the usable duration period of the products.
House: Health & Welfare
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1441 64-0 (1975)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to exempting from the sales tax the receipts from the sale of meals and food products when served by a Parent-Teacher Association in a fund-raising sale.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
HB 1476 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the number and amount of food additives and preservatives in prepared food products.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1499 64-0 (1975)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the calling out of prives, taxes, and totals under certain circumstances at business selling certain food at retail; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 1882 64-0 (1975)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to removing candy from items not defined as "food products;" amending the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
SB 19 64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Relating to exempting from the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act the sales of certain food products when sold by certain groups and organiziations for the education or the physical or religious training of children.
House: Revenue & Taxation Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
SB 546 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to exempting from the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act the sales of certain food products when sold by certain groups and organizations for the education or the physical or religious training of children.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 16 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the dating of fresh milk, fresh eggs, and fresh meat by a retail seller; providing a penalty for violations; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 1349 63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the number and amount of food additives and preservatives in prepared food products.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1391 63-0 (1973)
Author: Menefee, Hawkins
Relating to sale of bread.
House: Business & Industry
Reported from subcommittee
SB 868 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wallace, JimSponsor: Menefee, Hawkins
Relating to the sale of bread; amending Article 719, Penal Code of Texas, 1925; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
HB 8 62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the dating of fresh milk, fresh eggs, and fresh meat by a retail seller; providing a penalty for violation.
HB 942 62-0 (1971)
Author: Sanchez, Henry
Relating to providing for the weighing of prepared foods by establishments that serve prepared foods by weight; providing for penalties.
SB 375 62-0 (1971)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to the indication of price per unit of certain consumer goods; providing penalties.
SB 156 61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to the grading, classification, and sale of eggs.
HB 389 57-0 (1961)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Revised Civil Statutes and of the Penal Code of Texas regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas, defining adulteration and misbranding; prescribing penalties.
HB 448 57-0 (1961)
Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill"
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the registration and registration fee of importers and manufacturers of drugs and foods; providing for an annual registration fee with the State Department of Health.
SB 54 57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the registration and registration fee of importers and manufacturers of foods and drugs.
SB 32 56-0 (1959)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to the enrichment of corn meal and corn grits by the addition of certain vitamins and minerals thereto; providing a penalty for violations.
SB 125 56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas, "defining adulteration and misbranding,"; prescribing penalties.
HB 349 55-0 (1957)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas.
SB 238 55-0 (1957)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas; defining adulteration and misbranding; defining certain authority of the Commissioner of Health; prescribing penalties.
HB 702 54-0 (1955)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to contributing to the control and prevention of diseases which may be normally transmitted through the medium of food, drink, or utensils, dishes, and serving implements used in connection therewith; defining the term "food"; prohibiting certain performances and employment of persons infected with transmissible conditions of disease; providing for sanitary requirements and examinations of certain employees and persons; authorizing Incorporated cities (including home rule cities) to enact ordinances incidental hereto; providing a providing a penalty for violation of this Act; repealing all other laws in conflict herewith; providing for severability.
HB 835 54-0 (1955)
Author: King, Tom E.
Relating to amending certain Statutes prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or exchange of food to which has been added formaldehyde, boric acid and other mineral acids; excepting the sale of lime or lemon juices under certain circumstances; providing a saving clause.
HB 836 54-0 (1955)
Author: King, Tom E.
Relating to amending the Penal Code, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or exchange of food to which has been added formaldehyde, boric acid and other mineral acids; excepting the sale of lime or lemon juices under certain circumstances; providing a saving clause.
SB 329 54-0 (1955)
Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B.
Relating to contributing to the control and prevention of diseases which may be normally transmitted through the medium of food, drink, or utensils, dishes, and serving implements used in connection therewith; defining the terms "food"; prohibiting certain performances and employment of persons infected with transmissible conditions of disease; providing for sanitary requirements and examinations of certain employees and persons; authorizing incorporated cities (including home rule cities) to enact ordinances incidental hereto; providing a penalty for violation of this Act; repealing all other laws in conflict herewith; providing for severability.
HB 72 52-0 (1951)
Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew
Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas.
HB 80 52-0 (1951)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas; prohibiting the manufacturing and selling of any article of food to which has been added formaldehyde, boric acid, borates or sulphites, with certain exceptions; regulating the use of sulphur dioxide in lime and lemon juices.
HB 81 52-0 (1951)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes; prohibiting the manufacture or sale of food to which has been added formaldehyde, borates and certain other ingredients; regulating the use of sulphur dioxide in lemon or lime juices.
HB 17 51-0 (1949)
Author: Woodruff, II, George Jefferson "Jeff"
Relating to prohibiting the selling, offering, exhibiting for sale, or having in possession with intent to sell as food for human consumption horse meat, defining horse meat, prohibiting the transfer of its possession under certain circumstances, setting out facts constituting prima facie evidence of violations of this Act; providing a repealing clause; providing a savings clause.
HB 119 51-0 (1949)
Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew
Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas; repealing all laws in conflict; prescribing penalties.
SB 67 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the selling, offering, exhibiting for sale, or having in possession with intent to sell as food for human consumption horsemeat; providing a repealing clause; providing a savings clause.
SB 149 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 588 49-0 (1945)
Author: Allison, Mack | et. al.
Relating to amending the Food and Drug Act relating to registration and enforcement.
SB 302 49-0 (1945)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to amending statute so as to make it possible for dishes, receptacles or utensils to be sterilized with a chlorine solution.
HB 275 48-0 (1943)
Author: Cato, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to protecting the public health by regulating the sale, distribution or possession of, and to require the enrichment of oleomargarine by the addition of vitamins; specifying ingredients and authorizing the State Health Officer to change or add to the specifications; fixing active enforcement date of this Act, and to fix penalties for the violation of same.
HB 282 48-0 (1943)
Author: Cato, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to protecting the public health by regulating the manufacture, baking, mix, compound, sale or offer for sale for human consumption of flour and bread as defined herein, and to require the enrichment of flour and bread by the addition of certain vitamins and minerals and to prescribe the methods of enrichment; fixing active enforcement date of this Act; and providing a penalty for violation of any section of this Act.
HB 535 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to authorize the manufacture, baking and sale of bread in additional weights to those now authorized.
HB 557 48-0 (1943)
Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to pack for sale, sell or offer for sale any wheat flour, whole wheat flour, graham flour, other cereal flour, or corn meal, except such cereals sold as grits, except in standardized packages.
SB 121 48-0 (1943)
Author: Lovelady, Karl L.
Relating to protecting the public health by regulating the manufacture, baking, mix, compound, sale or offer for sale for human consumption of flour and bread as defined herein, and to require the enrichment of flour and bread by the addition of certain vitamins and minerals and to prescribe the methods of enrichment; providing a penalty for violation of any section of this Act.
SB 122 48-0 (1943)
Author: Lovelady, Karl L.
Relating to protecting the public health by regulating the sale, distribution or possession of, and to require the enrichment of oleomargarine by the addition of vitamins; fixing active enforcement of this Act, and to fix penalties for the violation of same.
SB 159 48-0 (1943)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to suspending certain requirements for packing flour and meal for duration of war.
HB 474 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hoyo, John C.
Relating to providing for the protection of the public health; authorizing the State Health Officer to define and fix the specifications and standards for certain meat and food products as defined in the Act.
HB 225 46-0 (1939)
Author: Smith, Paris
Relating to better safeguarding the health of the people of Texas; making it unlawful to sell, offer, or expose for sale adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, cosmetics or devices; providing penalties for violation of the prevision of this Act.
SB 348 46-0 (1939)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to better safeguarding the health of the people of the State of Texas by making it unlawful to serve food in improperly cleaned or unsterilized dishes or utensils; providing penalties.
HB 374 42-0 (1931)
Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy
Relating to requiring that Bermuda Onions shipped or sold in containers shall show thereon the name and address of the grower or shipper and the grade or classification; providing a penalty.
HB 454 42-0 (1931)
Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes providing for the registration and registration fee of importers and manufacturers of foods and drugs, and defining manufacturers and importers.
SB 260 42-0 (1931)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to amending certain statutes providing for the registration and registration fee of Importers and Manufacturers of Foods and Drugs.
HB 272 39-0 (1925)
Author: Wilson, Bates Frayser | et. al.
Relating to requiring sanitary conditions where food is manufactured, cooked, prepared or stored; prescribing a penalty.
House: Public Health
HB 297 39-0 (1925)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen
Relating to regulating the manufacture and sale of ice-cream or nut ice-cream; prohibiting the sale of such products except under their true name and providing for inspection thereof; prescribing a standard for ice cream, fruit ice cream or nut ice cream.
House: Public Health
HB 356 39-0 (1925)
Author: Loftin, Reuben
Relating to providing for the levy and collection of an occupation tax of one cent on each ten cents of the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, ice cream and iced drinks.
House: Revenue and Taxation
HB 416 39-0 (1925)
Author: Montgomery, William Rogers
Relating to prohibiting the sale of diseased, immature, unripe, overripe or frost damaged citrus fruits; prescribing the powers of the Commissioner of Agricultures; fixing a penalty.
House: Agriculture
HB 28 38-0 (1923)
Author: Hull, Thomas Phillip
Relating to amending legislation relating to fixing the weight of a loaf of bread and making the same penalties as those of said Act apply to any person, firm, or corporation, making, manufacturing for sale, or selling, or offering or exposing for sale bread under or over the standard avoirdupois weights specified, and regulating the sale, etc., of twin and multiple loaves; and generally regulating the sale and delivery and handling of all bakers' products by all persons.
HB 50 38-0 (1923)
Author: Dodd, Joseph Abner
Relating to defining self-rising flour, and the ingredients thereof, prescribing the weight of available carbon dioxide gas, and the percentage of chemical leavening ingredients, providing that the package or container in which it is sold shall be labeled.
HB 315 38-0 (1923)
Author: Martin, Charles L.
Relating to providing for certain sanitary requirements of bottling plants and soft drink stands; prohibiting the use of saccharin in carbonated or still beverages and providing for a penalty.
HB 324 38-0 (1923)
Author: Lewis, A. L. | et. al.
Relating to protecting and promoting the fruit and vegetable industry of this State, and protecting the growers, shippers and consumer of fruits and vegetables grown within this State, and protecting and promoting the reputation of such fruits and vegetables grown within this State in foreign and domestic markets.
HJR 27 38-0 (1923)
Author: Lewis, A. L.
Proposing an amendment to Article 8 of the State Constitution providing for the exemption of camping factories engaged in canning products grown in the State of Texas from taxation for a period of ten years.
SB 209 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baugh, James Harvey
Relating to directing and authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to locate, establish and develop a pecan experiment station in the pecan growing area of Texas.
HB 50 38-2 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright
Relating to procedure in criminal cases; giving counsel for the prosecution in the criminal cases the right to argue the fact that defendant failed to testify in his own behalf.
HB 102 38-2 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright
Relating to amending certain statute relative to the levy of occupation taxes based on gross receipts so as to include individuals, companies, associations or corporations, owning, operating or controlling an establishment in this State for slaughtering, refrigerating, canning, curing and packing of meats.
HB 105 38-2 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright
Relating to amending certain statute relative to the levy of occupation taxes based on gross receipts so as to include individuals, companies, associations or corporations, owning, operating or controlling an establishment in this State for the manufacture or distribution, at wholesale, of soda water, coca cola, soft drinks and beverages.
HB 106 38-2 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright
Relating to amending certain statute relative to the levy of occupation taxes based on gross receipts so as to include individuals, companies, associations or corporations, owning, operating or controlling an establishment in this State for the manufacture or distribution, at wholesale, of candy, confectionery, cakes, crackers and ice cream.
HB 110 38-2 (1923)
Author: Sackett, Henry H.
Relating to regulating the packing and marking of packages and containers; providing for penalties for the enforcement of the Act.
HB 126 38-2 (1923)
Author: LeStourgeon, Edward Guy
Relating to protecting and promoting the fruit and vegetable industry of this State, and protecting the growers, shippers and consumers of fruits and vegetables grown within this State, and protecting and promoting the reputation of such fruits and vegetables grown within this State in foreign and domestic markets.
HB 212 38-2 (1923)
Author: Beasley, Clifton E.
Relating to repealing statute of certain Chapter of the General Laws requiring manufacturers of food and drugs doing business in the State of Texas, and all persons bringing into and offering for sale within this State any article of food or drug.
SB 247 37-0 (1921)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to regulating the manufacture and sale of ice cream.
HB 25 36-0 (1919)
Author: Fly, William Madden | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles so as to provide that the Department of Dairy and Food Commissioner of this State shall be consolidated with and made a part of the Department of the State Board of Health, and be known as the Pure Food and Drug Bureau of the Department of Public Health of this State.
HB 680 35-0 (1917)
Author: Spradley, Charles Milton
Relating to preventing the adulteration and misbranding of food products.
SB 177 34-0 (1915)
Author: Wiley, James Robert
Relating to providing for the sanitation of places where food or drugs are prepared, manufactured, packed, store, sold or distributed; regulating the health of all persons who handle the material from which food or drugs are prepared or the finished product; defining the duties of the Dairy and Food Commissioner.
HB 205 33-0 (1913)
Author: Morris, Leopold
Relating to prohibiting and preventing the use of benzoate and saccharine in the preparation of food and beverages; prescribing penalties.
SB 99 32-0 (1911)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to prohibiting and preventing adulterative fraud and deception and misbranding in the manufacture and sale of articles of food and drugs; prescribing penalties for the violation of this Act; to provide for the appointment of a Dairy and Food Commissioner, and to define his powers and duties.
HB 28 31-0 (1909)
Author: Hill, Fitzhugh F. | et. al.
Relating to amending "An Act to prohibit and prevent the adulteration, fraud and deception in the manufacture of and sale of articles of food and drugs;" so as to more perfectly prevent the manufacture of, sale of, or offering for sale of, misbranded or adulterated food and drugs; to prevent the addition of injurious drugs or articles to food.
HB 5 30-0 (1907)
Author: Blanton, William Lafayette
Relating to prohibiting and preventing adulteration, fraud and deception in the manufacture and sale of food and drugs, prescribing penalties for the violation of this act, providing for the appointment of a Dairy and Food Commissioner, and defining his powers and duties, and fixing his compensation.
HB 489 18-0 (1883)
Relating to preventing the adulteration of food, wines, beers, fermented or distilled liquors, and drugs
