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TX HB2002
Bill
Status
4/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Drew Darby
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AI Summary
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Modifies eligibility requirements for nonprofit organizations seeking Department of Agriculture grants to collect and transport surplus agricultural products to food banks serving needy or low-income individuals
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Removes the requirement that grant recipients operate programs serving a "statewide network" of food banks, replacing it with the broader requirement to serve "food banks in this state"
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Adds new Section 21.004 requiring grant recipient organizations to make surplus agricultural products and grant resources available to any Texas-headquartered food bank that meets specified criteria
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Eligible food banks must have capacity to receive and store truckload quantities of perishable agricultural products and must distribute products free of charge to local food programs
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility of an organization to receive surplus agricultural products under certain grants awarded by the Department of Agriculture.
Human Services
Last Action
Referred to Economic Development
4/29/2025