Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB949

Caption

Relating to the game animal meat safety task force.

Impact

The establishment of this task force aims to enhance the safety standards and regulatory framework surrounding the game meat industry in Texas. With the rising popularity of game meat consumption, the bill's objectives are significant in ensuring that commercially raised game animals meet safety standards that protect consumer health. Furthermore, it signifies a legislative acknowledgment of the unique challenges faced by the game meat industry amid broader agricultural regulatory practices.

Summary

Senate Bill 949 establishes the Game Animal Meat Safety Task Force in Texas, tasked with studying and developing a food safety plan for commercially raised game animals. The bill outlines the task force's composition, which includes members from both the legislative body and the public who possess expertise in game animal meat safety. The primary objective of the task force is to examine industry trends related to game meat and identify necessary regulations and protection mechanisms, differentiating game meat inspection processes from those of traditional meats such as beef and poultry.

Contention

While the bill does not appear to present obvious points of contention at this stage, discussions surrounding food safety standards and the implications for wildlife management may arise as the task force proceeds. One potential area of debate could be how the regulations intersect with existing wildlife management laws, the hunting community's interests, and the economic aspects of the commercial game meat sector. Stakeholders may have differing views on the extent of regulation necessary to safeguard public health without hindering industry growth.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3782

Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.

TX HB1904

Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.

TX HB1826

Relating to the establishment of an organized retail theft task force.

TX HB3418

Relating to the implementation by the Texas Department of Transportation of a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program.

TX HB4655

Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.

TX SB2020

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mass terroristic threat and to the establishment of the task force on mass violence prevention.

TX SB691

Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB1312

Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the impact of the use of administrative segregation and disciplinary seclusion.

TX SB2128

Relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Concrete Plants.

TX HB940

Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.