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TX SB823

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires food service suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and wholesale distributors to include clear labeling stating whether shrimp is imported before selling in Texas

  • Prohibits restaurants from labeling or representing imported shrimp as "Texas shrimp," "American shrimp," "Domestic shrimp," or "Gulf shrimp"

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism5/25/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/7/2025

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