Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB823 imposes strict origin labeling mandates on the Texas shrimp supply chain, bifurcating liability between distributors (who must label imported product) and restaurants (who must not misrepresent imported product as domestic). Failure to comply constitutes a violation of Health and Safety Code Chapter 436, directly threatening your facility’s health permit and operating license.
Sen. Mayes Middleton·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Counties • Department of State Health Services (DSHS) • Municipalities • Public Health Districts
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB823
SB823 imposes strict origin labeling mandates on the Texas shrimp supply chain, bifurcating liability between distributors (who must label imported product) and restaurants (who must not misrepresent imported product as domestic). Failure to comply constitutes a violation of Health and Safety Code Chapter 436, directly threatening your facility’s health permit and operating license.
SB823 was authored by Texas Senator Mayes Middleton during the Regular Session.
SB823 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB823 is enforced by Counties, Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Municipalities and Public Health Districts.
The regulatory priority for SB823 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB823 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB823 addresses topics including agriculture, health, health--general, food and packaging & labeling requirements.
Key dates for SB823: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Adopt rules necessary to implement Section 436.083 (Labeling of Shrimp) (As soon as practicable after 2025-09-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB823 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Unspecified (contingent on existing Chapter 431/437 penalty structures or new rules) for Failure by supplier/distributor to label imported shrimp; Misrepresentation by restaurant of imported shrimp as 'Texas', 'American', 'Domestic', or 'Gulf' shrimp. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB823 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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