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TX HB3137
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Lowe
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, distribution, and application of three herbicides in Texas: chloropropham, glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup), and dicamba
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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
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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
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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
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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