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TX HB2343

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terri Leo-Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas state agencies and public school districts from serving imported shrimp (from outside the United States) or contracting with food service providers who serve imported shrimp

  • Requires restaurants serving shrimp to notify customers of the shrimp's origin, either through a conspicuous sign (minimum 18x18 inches with 1-inch font) posted at the main entrance or through labeling on the food menu

  • Defines "domestic wild shrimp" as brown, white, or pink shrimp that is wild-caught from U.S. waters by a U.S.-flagged vessel and processed in a U.S. facility

  • Exempts grocery stores and packaged/labeled shrimp products from the restaurant notice requirements

  • Allows restaurants serving Texas-caught and Texas-processed wild shrimp to use the "Go Texan" Partner Program logo on their menus

  • School districts must comply by the 2025-2026 school year, while state agencies and restaurants must comply by March 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to required notice regarding shrimp in restaurants and certain prohibitions on purchasing and serving imported shrimp.

Education

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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