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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the labeling and sale of Texas honey.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Agriculture Code to prohibit the labeling, selling, or offering for sale of any product as "Texas honey" unless the product consists exclusively of honey produced from apiaries (beehives) located within the state of Texas. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023, ensuring that only genuine Texas-produced honey can be marketed and sold under the "Texas honey" label.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Ernest Bailes (R)*,
Briscoe Cain (R)*,
John Kuempel (R)*,
Stan Lambert (R)*,
Senfronia Thompson (D)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Ken King (R),
John Lujan (R),
Eddie Morales (D),
Carl Sherman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs (on 03/30/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB590 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00590E.htm |
| House Amendment (H 2) 1-Bell, Cecil | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/HB00590H21.HTM |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00590H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00590H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00590I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00590I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00590I.pdf |
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