Texas 89th Legislature
Food
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Relating to labeling and representation of imported shrimp; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Food Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (11)
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.
Relating to the regulation of food service establishments, including retail food stores and mobile food vendors; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the regulation of food service establishments, including retail food stores and mobile food vendors; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.
Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Relating to prohibiting certain food additives from being included in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.
Relating to prohibiting certain food additives from being included in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
Relating to labeling and representation of imported shrimp; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to labeling and representation of imported shrimp; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to state and local authority to regulate the food service industry.
Relating to state and local authority to regulate the food service industry.
Relating to the regulation of composting in certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the regulation of composting in certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on food passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to food. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of food policy in Texas.
- Did food bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Food legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 8 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most food bills?
- The leading authors of food legislation include Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on food issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for food legislation?
- Among the 11 food bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 6 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to food in Texas law?
- Food legislation frequently overlaps with Health, Health--general, Health & Human Services Commission. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for food legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 11 food bills (73%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on food policy.
- When do Texas food laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some food bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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