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TX HB1275

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Gonzalez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 435.006(d) of the Health and Safety Code to clarify that permit restrictions apply specifically to bovine producer dairy farms, rather than all producer dairy farms

  • Prohibits the Texas Department of State Health Services from issuing producer dairy farm permits for bovine dairy operations located in areas infected with or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis

  • Texas Animal Health Commission determines which areas are infected or at high risk based on epidemiological assessment and defines these areas by rule

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed the House on April 30, 2025 (109-25) and the Senate on May 21, 2025 (27-4)

Legislative Description

Relating to the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in certain areas of this state.

Health

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs5/5/2025
Public Health3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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