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TX HB3137

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Lowe

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, distribution, and application of three herbicides in Texas: chloropropham, glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup), and dicamba

  • Bans the sale of food and beverages containing 15 substances including aspartame, artificial flavoring, color additives, MSG, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, BHA, BHT, partially hydrogenated oils, and sodium benzoate

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation for selling prohibited food or beverage items, with each item sold counting as a separate violation

  • Authorizes the attorney general to file suit in district court to recover civil penalties, plus reasonable expenses including investigative costs, court costs, and attorney's fees

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a prohibition on certain herbicides and food and beverage additives; authorizing a civil penalty.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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