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TX SB823
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mayes Middleton
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AI Summary
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Requires food service suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and wholesale distributors to include clear labeling stating whether shrimp is imported before selling in Texas
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Prohibits restaurants from labeling or representing imported shrimp as "Texas shrimp," "American shrimp," "Domestic shrimp," or "Gulf shrimp"
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Defines imported shrimp as any shrimp not meeting U.S. country of origin requirements for wild or farm-raised shellfish under 7 C.F.R. Section 60.128
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Authorizes the department, public health districts, counties, and municipalities to impose administrative penalties on license/permit holders for violations, with a good faith belief defense available
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Exempts grocery stores, similar retail food establishments, and properly labeled packaged shrimp products from these requirements; takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to labeling and representation of imported shrimp; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Health
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025