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TX HB4810

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Guerra

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program expiration date from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2029

  • Moves the deadline for the Department of Agriculture to submit a program performance evaluation report to the legislature from January 15, 2025 to January 15, 2029

  • The required report must evaluate agricultural inspections affected by the program, including its effectiveness in reducing wait times for vehicle inspections at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border

  • Implementation is contingent on legislative appropriation of funds specifically for this purpose; without dedicated funding, the Department of Agriculture may use other available appropriations but is not required to do so

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the continuation of the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program.

State Finances

Last Action

Received from the House

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Livestock4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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