Bill > HB2953

This bill modifies Texas Agriculture Code to provide clearer guidelines for small egg producers selling ungraded eggs directly from their own flocks. Under the new provisions, producers can sell up to 120 dozen ungraded eggs per week either directly to consumers or at wholesale, with specific labeling requirements. When selling at wholesale, producers must obtain an ungraded dealer-wholesaler license from the department, maintain detailed records, and follow sanitation guidelines. The egg cartons must be labeled with specific information, including the word "ungraded", the producer's name, address, license number (if selling wholesale), and the packing date. The bill aims to create a more structured framework for small-scale egg producers while ensuring transparency and basic food safety standards. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the necessary immediate voting support.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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