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TexasHB 127589th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in certain areas of this state.

Sponsored By: César Blanco (Democratic), Mary E. González

Became Law

AgricultureAnimalsHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsMILKPERMITSTUBERCULOSISSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Dairy permits banned in tuberculosis-risk areas

The Texas Department of State Health Services cannot issue new cattle dairy farm permits in areas with bovine tuberculosis or high risk of infection. The Texas Animal Health Commission defines these areas by rule, based on evidence about how the disease spreads. The law takes effect immediately with approval from two-thirds of elected members in each legislative house. Otherwise, its effective date is September 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • César Blanco

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary E. González

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 236 • No: 66

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2025

Record vote

Yes: 109 • No: 25

House vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 107 • No: 41

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Public Health

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Yes: 8 • No: 0

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