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TX HB5459
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Wilson
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AI Summary
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Defines "small-scale food business" as a legal entity established by a farmer or food producer with less than $1.5 million in annual gross revenue, including sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs
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Prohibits counties, municipalities, and public health districts from requiring small-scale food businesses to obtain local permits or pay permitting fees to operate food service establishments, temporary food service establishments, or retail food stores
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Exemption applies only when the business already holds a state permit from the Department of State Health Services or is licensed as a food manufacturer under Chapter 431
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Preempts local government authority to regulate small-scale food businesses in ways that conflict with this exemption
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to food service establishment, temporary food service establishment, and retail food store permits for certain small-scale food businesses.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/14/2025