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TX SB1864
TX SB1864Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs; requiring an occupational license.
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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs; requiring an occupational license.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Texas agriculture law to clarify rules for egg producers selling their own ungraded eggs. Under the new provisions, egg producers can sell up to 400 dozen ungraded eggs per week directly to consumers and to specific types of buyers like small grocery stores, restaurants, and cooperative associations. To sell eggs at wholesale, producers must obtain an "ungraded dealer-wholesaler" license from the state agricultural department. When selling wholesale, producers must label egg cartons with specific information including the word "ungraded", producer's name and address, packing date, and license number. The bill also mandates that wholesale eggs must be refrigerated within 36 hours of collection, stored at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and handled according to sanitation requirements. Additionally, the bill prevents state agencies and local governments from prohibiting the purchase, resale, or use of these ungraded eggs. The Texas Department of Agriculture is required to develop implementing rules, and the bill will take effect either immediately with a two-thirds legislative vote or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Daniel Alders (R)*,
Briscoe Cain (R)*,
Philip Cortez (D)*,
Nathan Johnson (D)*,
Brent Money (R)*,
Terry Wilson (R)*,
Andy Hopper (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Don McLaughlin (R),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Kevin Sparks (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar (on 05/27/2025)
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