Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee Mar 11th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

The committee meeting focused on several bills, including HB519, HB405, and HB294. Notably, HB519 aimed to support local honey producers by addressing market barriers, while HB405 proposed regulations to facilitate home gardening by limiting local government restrictions on growing food. Discussed potential challenges from local zoning laws and the importance of supporting individual rights regarding food cultivation. The atmosphere during discussions was generally collaborative, with members actively engaging in inquiries regarding the implications and support for these bills.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB294

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of food production on single-family residential lots.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB405

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fees on and grants for fuel ethanol, renewable methane, biodiesel, and renewable diesel.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB519

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.