Bill > HB749

This bill requires food service establishments in Texas that serve shrimp imported from outside the United States to provide clear notice to customers about the shrimp's imported status. Specifically, establishments must inform customers by either posting a notice in a conspicuous, customer-accessible area or by including the information directly on their food menu. The executive commissioner of the state's health agency is tasked with developing rules to implement this requirement. The bill includes a delayed implementation timeline, meaning food service establishments will not need to comply with this new notice requirement until March 1, 2026, and the law itself will take effect on September 1, 2025. The goal appears to be increasing transparency for consumers about the origin of seafood served in restaurants, giving diners more information about the shrimp they are purchasing and consuming.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB749