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TX SB703
TX SB703Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Passed
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/16/2021
06/16/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
AI Summary
This bill relates to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council. The bill extends the sunset date for the Department of Agriculture to 2033, establishes an advisory committee program for the department, requires coordination with the Attorney General's office on consumer protection enforcement, enhances complaint handling procedures, and creates a farmer mental health and suicide prevention program. The bill also makes various changes to the Prescribed Burning Board, the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, and aquaculture regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 06/16/2021)
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