HB 95 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 276 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or property owners' association of food production on single-family residential lots.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | FOOD | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 855 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 1079 88-0 (2023)
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
HB 1080 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 1118 88-0 (2023)
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
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
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 and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food manager certifications, and food service programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 2036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the reimbursement rate for meals provided under the home-delivered meals program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Postponed
| Agriculture | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2509 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | LOANS
HB 2878 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the operation in certain counties of mobile food service establishments in more than one municipality within the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2886 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs; requiring an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Received from the House
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2971 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the delivery of cottage food by mail.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Common Carriers | FOOD | Health--General | MAIL ORDER
HB 3066 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | Human Relations | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to providing eligible supplemental nutrition assistance program recipients with an additional benefit to pay certain food delivery service fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3210 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | Environment--Recycling | FOOD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ACT | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ADVISORY COUNCIL
HB 3322 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3323 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | FOOD | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY PLANNING COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General
HB 3419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the transportation of horse meat.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| FOOD | HORSES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3589 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the transfer of the administration of school nutrition programs from the Texas Department of Agriculture to the Texas Education Agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for, and registration fees for motor vehicles owned by, certain nonprofit food banks.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3630 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs provided by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3634 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs provided by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Religion
HB 3991 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | TEXAS FRUIT & VEGETABLE DAY
HB 4045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the donation of food by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD
HB 4310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the taxable items exempt from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Courts--Reporters | FOOD | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 4312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes for certain snack items.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
HB 4571 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the sale of eggs in a reused carton.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 4740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
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
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of a prohibition on cottage food production operations selling foods at wholesale.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | Health--General | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | MILK
SB 481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to egg grading.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 492 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the sale of eggs in a reused carton.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
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
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
SB 577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a limitation on commercial kitchen and food permit requirements for food fundraisers held by a religious institution or nonprofit organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Health--General | Religion
SB 664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
SB 691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 758 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 759 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 762 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 829 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | SIGNS
SB 1247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the delivery of cottage food by mail.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Common Carriers | FOOD | Health--General | MAIL ORDER
SB 1358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financing of certain grocery stores by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | FOOD
SB 1596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | FOOD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ACT | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 2419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an incentive program to promote beverage container recycling; imposing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Recycling | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOOD | TEXAS BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CONSORTIUM
SB 2445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of latex gloves by certain health care and food service personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to required labeling of food containing mRNA vaccine material.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 158 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on the sale, production, or distribution of lab-grown meat; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD
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
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | PERMITS | RESTAURANTS
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
| Animals | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the misbranding of certain food.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
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
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | Housing--General
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
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | FOOD
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
| Aging | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOOD | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| FOOD | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | Health--General
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
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | PERMITS | RESTAURANTS
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
| FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 242 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Minors--General
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VENDING MACHINES
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
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Safety
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOOD | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to egg grading.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD
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
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS | Safety
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| FOOD | Hospitals | Human Services--General | KERRVILLE, CITY OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Agriculture | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD
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
| ADVERTISING | Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| FOOD | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| FOOD | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Minors--General
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
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Hospitals | Human Services--General | KERRVILLE, CITY OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General
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
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD
SB 1805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to egg grading.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD
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
| ADVERTISING | Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VENDING MACHINES
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | MILK | NUTRITION
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LOANS
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
| Animals | County Government--Roads | FOOD | Highways
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
| FOOD | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| FOOD | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Purchasing--State
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD | PERMITS | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
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
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD
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
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | Women
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Taxation--Franchise
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
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Safety
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Safety | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
HB 4250 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to liability of food donors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
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
| FOOD | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LOANS
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | FOOD | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Purchasing--State
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
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LOANS | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
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
| Agriculture | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | FOOD | NATURAL RESOURCES
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Safety
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
| FOOD | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VENDING MACHINES
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales | TICKET SCALPING
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | FOOD
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | MILK | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 732 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Agriculture | FOOD | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| FOOD | Safety
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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
| Agriculture | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOOD | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | PERMITS | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | PERMITS | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS
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
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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.
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
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.
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Financial--General | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LOANS | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | FOSTER CARE | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals | BEEF COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Financial--General | FOOD | Governor | Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NUTRITION | REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| FOOD | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Financial--General | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LOANS | NUTRITION
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
| FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
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
| FOOD | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Financial--General | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LOANS | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Financial--General | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LOANS | NUTRITION
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | Animals | BEEF COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Financial--General | FOOD | Governor | Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NUTRITION | REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1359 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General
SB 1786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the restriction of certain foods at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | FOOD | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | SIGNS
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERMITS
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
| FOOD | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | PERMITS | Taxation--Sales
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Purchasing--Local
HB 2243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to funding for inspection of meat and poultry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Financial--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety | SIGNS
HB 3288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--School District | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | MERCURY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Agriculture | Consumer Protection | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MARICULTURE | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Taxation--Sales
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Purchasing--Local
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--School District | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MERCURY
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD
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
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| City Government--General | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Health--General | NUTRITION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | RESTAURANTS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3007 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to food handlers.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
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
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
HB 3282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
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
| FOOD | Health--General | NUTRITION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ADVERTISING | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
SB 1883 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food safety.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
SB 1887 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food handlers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MERCURY
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
| FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Animals | FOOD | HORSES
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Safety
SB 1742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale and possession of horsemeat and the sale of equine animals.
Filed
| Animals | FOOD | HORSES
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Sales
HB 1199 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the presence of lead in confectionery.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Tobacco Products
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
| Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | FOOD | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | RESTAURANTS
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MERCURY
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Health--General
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH CAMPS
HB 2785 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | FOOD | Taxation--City | Taxation--County
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Minors--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS
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
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOOD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | MARIHUANA
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Religion
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOOD | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | OBESITY PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL
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
| Education--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | SCHOOLCHILDREN'S NUTRITION & HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | HORSES
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
HB 3155 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to public health measures relating to food.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
HB 3300 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a statewide Food Security survey.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| FOOD | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | Safety
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
| FOOD | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FOOD | Religion
SB 343 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the health of school-age children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOOD | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | OBESITY PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL
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
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS | Safety
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
| Education--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | SCHOOLCHILDREN'S NUTRITION & HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
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
| FOOD | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | Safety
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | Safety
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
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| FOOD | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Day Care | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety
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
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTAURANTS | Safety
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
| FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEPATITIS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Sales
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
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | PERMITS
HB 1673 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the salvage of certain distressed merchandise.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | VENDING MACHINES
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
| FOOD | Health--General | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION | TEXAS FOOD FOR HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Education--Higher--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
HB 3306 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to weight standards for loaves of bread.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Purchasing--General
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
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | Safety
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
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
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
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
| FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEPATITIS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD
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
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD
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
| FOOD | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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
| FOOD | Health--General | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION | TEXAS FOOD FOR HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
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
| Education--Higher--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | VEGGIE LIBEL LAW
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
| Agriculture | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FLEA MARKETS | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD
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
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TERTIARY MEDICAL CARE & FACILITIES
HB 1751 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health insurance coverage for medical foods.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| FOOD | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOOD | Health--General | Open Records | OYSTERS
HB 2218 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to requiring certified food managers in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General
HB 2293 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the certification of food managers.
House: Public Health
Postponed
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
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
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FLEA MARKETS | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOOD | Health--General | Open Records | OYSTERS
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | Hospitals
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| Education--Higher--General | FOOD | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS RETAIL FOOD STORE REGULATION, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | FOOD
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
| Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--General | FOOD | SEAFOOD-LINKED IND. RESEARCH, ED. & CONSUMER SAFETY PROGRAM | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FOOD
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
| Agriculture | FOOD
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
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | FOOD
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General
SB 1081 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the training of food service workers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1475 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to creation of the Texas Food Security Council.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Agriculture | FOOD | FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | FRANCHISES
HB 2560 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | FRANCHISES
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
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
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
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
SB 715 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD
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
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | Health--General
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
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | FOOD
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD
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
| County Government | FOOD | Purchasing, Public
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
| FOOD | Health | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2277 71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to sales tax on certain food products.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Health
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors | Women
SB 1373 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to sales tax on certain food products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | FOOD & FIBER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| County Government--General | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESTAURANTS
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
| County Government--General | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESTAURANTS
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric
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
| Aging | FOOD | Housing--General | Taxation--Sales
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
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
Adopted
| Agriculture | FOOD | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | FOOD | Health--General
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Agriculture | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Safety
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
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | Legislature | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG, DEVICE, & COSMETIC SALVAGE ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | FROZEN DESSERT MANUFACTURER LICENSING ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | RESTAURANTS | Safety
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
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG, & COSMETIC MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS LICENSING ACT | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | GOOD FAITH DONOR ACT
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
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Taxation--Sales
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | FROZEN DESSERT MANUFACTURER LICENSING ACT | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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.
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Agriculture | FOOD | Purchasing--State
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
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services
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
| Education--Higher--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Corporations & Associations | FOOD | FOOD COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ACT
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | MILK
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
| FOOD | Health--General
HB 1391 63-0 (1973)
Author: Menefee, Hawkins
Relating to sale of bread.
House: Business & Industry
Reported from subcommittee
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | MILK
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.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
SB 375 62-0 (1971)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to the indication of price per unit of certain consumer goods; providing penalties.
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FOOD
SB 156 61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to the grading, classification, and sale of eggs.
| Agriculture | FOOD
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.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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.
| FOOD | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| Animals | FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 588 49-0 (1945)
Author: Allison, Mack | et. al.
Relating to amending the Food and Drug Act relating to registration and enforcement.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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.
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
SB 159 48-0 (1943)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to suspending certain requirements for packing flour and meal for duration of war.
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General
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 provisions of this Act.
| FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | FOOD | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Health--General
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
| FOOD | Taxation--Occupation Tax
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
| Agriculture | FOOD
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.
| FOOD | Safety
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.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD
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.
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | Agriculture | FOOD
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.
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| FOOD | Taxation--Occupation Tax
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.
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Occupation Tax
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.
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Occupation Tax
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.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | NET CONTAINER ACT | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD | MARKETS & WAREHOUSES OF TEXAS, COMMISSIONER OF | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 247 37-0 (1921)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to regulating the manufacture and sale of ice cream.
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Health--General
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.
| DAIRY & FOOD COMMISSIONER | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MILK | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 680 35-0 (1917)
Author: Spradley, Charles Milton
Relating to preventing the adulteration and misbranding of food products.
| Agriculture | Consumer Protection | FOOD
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| FOOD | Health--General
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 489 18-0 (1883)
Relating to preventing the adulteration of food, wines, beers, fermented or distilled liquors, and drugs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
