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TX HB1447
TX HB1447Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Sergio Lopez Food Allergy Awareness Act, makes several changes to address food allergen awareness in Texas. It requires food service establishments to display a poster on food allergen awareness, updates education and training program requirements to include information on food allergens, and mandates that state-approved food manager certification exams test applicants on food allergen awareness. The bill also provides a timeline for the Department of State Health Services to implement the changes, and specifies that the new requirements apply to food manager and food handler certificates issued or renewed on or after September 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/17/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1447 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01447I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01447I.htm |
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