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 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 2829
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage permittees, including the rates of certain taxes imposed on items sold by those establishments and the applicability to those establishments of certain orders issued in response to a disaster or emergency; temporarily decreasing the rate of the state sales tax on certain items; temporarily decreasing the rate of the mixed beverage sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4103
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities and to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue related to a hotel and convention center project.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4233
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 1649
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from certain establishments related to a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1801
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
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
SB 476
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 873
85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1215
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2228
84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a refund of certain sales taxes collected by certain hotels and restaurants that complete renovation projects; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2298
84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1498
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold to or used by certain venues that present live music.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
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
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 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
HB 1522
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a requirement that a chain restaurant disclose nutrition information; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 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 3415
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of smoking in eating and drinking places in certain areas of the state; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4498
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 982
79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, ElviraSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to posting a sign warning restaurant or bar employees against fraudulent use or possession of identifying information; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
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 2062
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the service of alcoholic beverages in a public restaurant under a private club registration permit.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2063
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the fee for certain private club alcoholic beverage permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 1246
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to local option elections in certain populous areas on the sale of mixed beverages by food and beverage establishments.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 671
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the requirements for certain alcoholic beverage licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HJR 86
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a local option election to legalize or prohibit the sale of mixed beverages in certain special districts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
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
HB 96
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the payment of wages and gratuities to certain employees; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
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 290
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to smoking in certain food and beverage service establishments; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1614
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to requirements for the issuance of a food and beverage certificate to certain alcoholic beverage permit or license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1793
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the application of certain alcoholic beverage regulations to the holder of a food and beverage certificate.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1530
76-0 (1999)
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
Left pending in committee
HB 1814
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a local option election for the sale of mixed beverages by a food and beverage certificate holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 789
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a local option election for the sale of mixed beverages in restaurants.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
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 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 1805
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to signs posted in food service establishments depicting the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge food from a choking person.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
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
SB 971
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the location in a food court of the premises of a holder of a wine and beer retailer's permit.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1527
70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to signs posted in food service establishments depicting the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge food from a choking person.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2231
68-0 (1983)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to possession by a wine and beer retailer's permittee of certain alcoholic beverages to be used for cooking.
House: Liquor Regulation
Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
HB 1006
67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to serving children's portions to senior citizens by restaurants.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 1046
67-0 (1981)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to possession by a wine and beer retailers' permittee of certain alcoholic beverages to be used for cooking.
House: Liquor Regulation
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
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 945
66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to serving children's portions to senior citizens by restaurants.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1497
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
Relating to the requirement that restaurants reserve dining area space for persons who do not smoke tobacco.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 1833
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to acquisition or sale of waste cooking grease; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1272
65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to serving children's portions to senior citizens by restaurants; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 571
57-0 (1961)
Author: Burgess, Steve A.
Relating to imposing an excise tax of three percent (3%) on charges for meals in eating establishments.
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.
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.
SB 161
51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to amending a previous Act, pertaining to the sterilization of dishes, etc., by establishments serving food and drink.
SB 189
47-0 (1941)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to amending certain Article requiring dispensers of food and drinks to wash dishes and vessels after each use.
HB 673
46-0 (1939)
Author: McDaniel, Lloyd C. | et. al.
Relating to enacting into the Penal Code a provision declaring it to be disorderly conduct for any person to enter any Restaurant, Café, or Hotel and order and have served to him any food or refreshments and leave or attempt to leave such premises without paying for such food or refreshments, and providing a penalty for such disorderly conduct.
HB 646
45-0 (1937)
Author: London, Marvin Flynt
Relating to providing that persons, firms, or corporations, who operate or conduct hotels, cafes, restaurants, dining cars, or other public eating places, bakeries, and meat markets in this State, shall not work, employ, or keep in their employ any person who is infected with or affected by any infectious or contagious disease; providing penalties for a violation of the provisions of this Act.
SB 182
37-0 (1921)
Author: Hertzberg, Harry
Relating to regulating the sanitation of hotels, restaurants, lodging houses, etc.
SB 16
34-0 (1915)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to requiring hotels, cafes, restaurants and all public eating houses in this State to sterilize in hot boiling water, all plates, cups, saucers, knives, forks, spoons and such other utensils as may be used in serving meals and drinks, after being used and before permitting them to be used again.
HB 670
33-0 (1913)
Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman
Relating to prohibiting the owners, managers, agents or servants or any employee of any hotel, boarding house, restaurant, lunch room or other eating place from serving any intoxicating liquor, providing penalties.