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TX SB812
TX SB812Relating 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
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Passed
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
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, amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to require food service establishments to display a poster on food allergen awareness, update food handler and food manager certification requirements to include information on food allergens, and ensure that food service training or education programs include content on food allergen awareness. The bill also prohibits local governments from adopting regulations related to food allergens that are inconsistent with or exceed the state's requirements. The changes in the law will take effect on September 1, 2023, with food service establishments required to comply with the new poster requirement by September 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Steve Allison (R)*,
Liz Campos (D)*,
Philip Cortez (D)*,
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
Judith Zaffirini (D)*,
César Blanco (D),
Chuy Hinojosa (D),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/23 (on 06/18/2023)
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