Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB1008 centralizes regulatory authority, preempting local ordinances regarding food service fees, permitting, and operational restrictions effective September 1, 2025. This legislation caps municipal health fees at state levels, eliminates redundant local alcohol and food manager charges, and grants trade associations standing to sue non-compliant jurisdictions.
Sen. Mayes Middleton·Senate Bill·Regular Session
County Commissioners Courts • Department of State Health Services (DSHS) • Municipal Governing Bodies • Public Health Districts
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB1008
SB1008 centralizes regulatory authority, preempting local ordinances regarding food service fees, permitting, and operational restrictions effective September 1, 2025. This legislation caps municipal health fees at state levels, eliminates redundant local alcohol and food manager charges, and grants trade associations standing to sue non-compliant jurisdictions.
SB1008 was authored by Texas Senator Mayes Middleton during the Regular Session.
SB1008 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 19, 2025.
SB1008 is enforced by County Commissioners Courts, Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Municipal Governing Bodies and Public Health Districts.
The regulatory priority for SB1008 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1008 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1008 addresses topics including environment, environment--noise, fees & other nontax revenue, fees & other nontax revenue--local and health.
Key dates for SB1008: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Must post submitted local ordinances and fee schedules to the online registry within 10 days of receipt. (Immediate upon receipt); Must submit fee schedules to DSHS for inclusion in the state registry. (60 days prior to fee effective date). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB1008 establishes the following penalties: civil penalty of Injunctive relief/Damages for Municipalities or counties adopting/enforcing ordinances in violation of state food/ag/business codes (grants standing to trade associations to sue).. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB1008 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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