84R12771 JSC-D
By: Martinez H.B. No. 3706
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to requiring certain food service establishments that
prepare peanut products to post warning signs.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 438, Health and Safety Code, is amended
by adding Subchapter E to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER E. PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING SIGNS
Sec. 438.051. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies only
to a food service establishment:
(1) at which space for eating is designed or
designated; and
(2) that uses peanuts or a peanut product for any item
prepared at the food service establishment.
Sec. 438.052. WARNING SIGNS REQUIRED FOR PEANUT
CONTAMINATION. A food service establishment described by Section
438.051 shall post a sign in a conspicuous place in the area in
which food is consumed that states the following:
"This establishment prepares items that contain peanut
products. Regular kitchen operations involve shared cooking and
preparation areas. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that any item
will be completely free of peanuts."
Sec. 438.053. RULES. The executive commissioner of the
Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt any rules
necessary to implement this subchapter.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect January 1, 2016.