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TX HB1669

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lacey Hull

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a permit program through the Health and Human Services Commission for selling raw milk and raw milk products in Texas

  • Permit holders may sell raw milk directly to consumers, cooperative associations, or registered "raw milk coordinators" (individuals or nonprofits that sell on behalf of producers at agreed-upon locations like farmers' markets)

  • Requires all raw milk containers to be labeled with product name, batch number, quantity, producer contact information and permit number, ingredients, allergens, and a health warning about risks of consuming unpasteurized dairy

  • Raw milk coordinators must register with the department and may only sell directly to consumers at agreed-upon locations

  • Prohibits rules requiring permit holders to pre-arrange direct sales to consumers; effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the sale of raw milk and raw milk products in this state; requiring a permit.

Health

Last Action

Left pending in committee

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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