Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee May 14th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 14th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

The meeting focused on several key legislative bills that were discussed thoroughly, including SB140, SB1484, and SB1802 among others. One of the notable discussions was around SB1484, which seeks to prevent food service establishments from misleading consumers by accurately labeling catfish products. Witnesses from the Texas Aquaculture Association testified in support of this bill, emphasizing the importance of truth in labeling to protect local producers. The bill passed with unanimous support, showcasing a collaborative effort to support Texas's catfish industry. Additionally, SB1802 proposed making it the landlord’s responsibility to repair elevators in senior housing, addressing safety concerns for vulnerable populations. The discussions around this bill resulted in proposed amendments to enhance protections for residents in such facilities.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB315

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/26/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB584

Filed
12/13/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/9/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/30/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the responsibility of consumer reporting agencies to ensure compliance with certain consumer reporting laws.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1228

Filed
2/11/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the continuation of the Task Force on Consolidation of Workforce and Social Services.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1484

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/9/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments, food service suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and wholesale distributors; providing administrative and civil penalties.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1802

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/7/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a landlord's duty to repair or remedy certain conditions.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1860

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/24/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the applicability of laws protecting minors from harmful material on digital services.