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TX HB1325
TX HB1325Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Passed
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
AI Summary
This bill:
Relates to the production and regulation of hemp in Texas, requiring occupational licenses for hemp growers, authorizing the Texas Department of Agriculture to set and collect fees, creating criminal offenses, and providing civil and administrative penalties. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to develop a state plan to monitor and regulate hemp production in compliance with federal law, and establishes a hemp grower's license program, testing and sampling requirements, rules for handling and transporting hemp, and enforcement provisions. The bill also adds provisions related to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of consumable hemp products, including licensing requirements, testing protocols, and labeling standards.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (21)
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Roland Gutierrez (D)*,
Tracy King (D)*,
Lyle Larson (R)*,
Charles Perry (R)*,
Eddie Rodriguez (D)*,
Alex Dominguez (D),
Art Fierro (D),
Pete Flores (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Abel Herrero (D),
Stan Lambert (R),
José Menéndez (D),
Ron Reynolds (D),
José Rodríguez (D),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Drew Springer (R),
James White (R),
Bill Zedler (R),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 06/10/2019)
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