Bill > HB3137

This bill proposes two significant regulations in Texas: first, it prohibits the sale, distribution, and application of three specific herbicides (chloropropham, glyphosate, and dicamba) through the state's agricultural department, and second, it bans the sale of food and beverages containing 15 different additives and substances, including artificial flavors, preservatives, and chemical compounds like aspartame, MSG, and sodium nitrate. For violations of the food additive prohibition, the bill establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 per item sold, with each individual item constituting a separate violation. The attorney general is authorized to file suit to recover these penalties, which will be deposited into the state's general revenue fund. Additionally, the attorney general can recover reasonable expenses related to collecting these penalties, such as investigative costs, court costs, attorney's fees, witness fees, and deposition expenses. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving businesses time to adjust their products and practices to comply with the new regulations.

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