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HB 261 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 316 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 447 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 847 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 848 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1097 87-0 (2021) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1276 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1957 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of wine as originating from an area of this state or with the name of a vineyard in this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2028 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to egg grading. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 2217 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four Relating to the misbranding of certain food. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2277 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al. Relating to marketing and labeling requirements for certain food products, including imitation meat food products. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3248 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4089 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 336 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to egg grading. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 757 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 821 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products and related public health and safety protections; providing civil penalties; providing rulemaking authority. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 843 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 883 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1145 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1402 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the labeling of wine as originating from an area of this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 242 87-2 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products. Filed
HB 562 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1264 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1284 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to egg grading. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
HB 1325 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 2188 86-0 (2019) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the operation of electric and nonelectric bicycles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2761 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the labeling of beef and pork products; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3799 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4233 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the labeling of wine as originating from this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 4369 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to labeling and information requirements for a cottage food product sold through the Internet or by mail order. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HCR 168 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Directing the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to conduct a study on control label products. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Received from the House
SB 400 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and terminal illnesses and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 759 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1805 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to egg grading. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 2035 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 293 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the distribution, sale, or offer for sale of a mislabeled abusable synthetic substance through the Internet. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 296 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to a deceptive act or practice related to the sale, marketing, packaging, or advertising of nitrous oxide. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2023 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4222 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the labeling, sale, offering, exposing or transporting for sale of agricultural, vegetable, flower, and tree and shrub seeds for certification; to prevent misrepresentation thereof; making changes to the State Seed and Plant Board; to repeal all laws in conflict with this Act; changing the amount of a fee. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
HB 751 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1483 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1955 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2425 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3499 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3764 84-0 (2015) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations. House: Agriculture & Livestock Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 461 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 542 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1450 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1766 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 713 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1473 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 1747 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to a packaging notice for new firearms and firearm ammunition; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
SB 645 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
HB 88 82-0 (2011) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 883 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to minimum efficiency standards for certain products; providing a civil penalty. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1966 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
SB 329 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 457 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to minimum efficiency standards for certain products; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 792 81-0 (2009) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the labeling of products that contain bisphenol-A. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1523 81-0 (2009) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1845 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to disclosure of calorie content of and nutrition information regarding food served by a chain restaurant; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2925 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HR 1702 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Urging the United States Congress to repeal mandatory country of origin labeling provisions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 204 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1835 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the offenses of unauthorized duplication, unauthorized recording, and improper labeling of recordings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 2089 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 411 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 948 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requirements for labeling certain drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1891 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the regulation of a patient assistance program. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3122 80-0 (2007) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to labeling and other designations for certain malt beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 107 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to prohibiting actions brought against certain persons alleging injury relating to an individual's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 193 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 820 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the labeling requirements for drugs dispensed to consumers by pharmacists. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2107 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to requirements for labeling certain drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2182 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the packaging and contents of certain alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures No action taken in committee
SB 104 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to requiring warning labels for certain buckets. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1627 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the packaging and contents of certain alcoholic beverages. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 470 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of halal foods; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 825 78-0 (2003) Author: Mercer, Ken | et. al. Relating to the information required to be on the label of a dangerous drug that is delivered or offered for delivery by a pharmacist under a prescription. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1891 78-0 (2003) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the labeling of certain drugs. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3475 78-0 (2003) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to requiring warning labels for certain buckets. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
SB 1400 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of certain drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1456 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a preferred drug list program for state medical assistance programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1826 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.
Relating to certain violations under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1673 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the salvage of certain distressed merchandise. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3619 77-0 (2001) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Related to the requirements for which a dietary supplement containing ephedrine group alkaloids shall be deemed an adulterated food. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 327 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the servicing of a portable fire extinguisher. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1127 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the minimum size of a container of liquor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1351 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Related to the requirements for which a dietary supplement containing ephedrine group alkaloids shall be deemed an adulterated food. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1365 76-0 (1999) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to security bars on residential dwellings. House: Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1975 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the labeling requirements for drugs prescribed or dispensed for administration to animals in agricultural operations. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2243 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to compliance with government standards as a defense to an award of exemplary damages in certain products liability actions. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 2432 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David Relating to label requirements for certain sorghum seed. House: Agriculture & Livestock Tabled
HB 2638 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3220 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the labeling of consumer goods produced through the use of child labor; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
SB 295 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the servicing of a portable fire extinguisher. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 645 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to compliance with government standards as a defense to an award of exemplary damages in certain products liability actions. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 839 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to security bars on residential dwellings. House: Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1533 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1433 70-0 (1987) Author: Oakley, Keith
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the labeling of raw, fresh, or frozen fruits, vegetables, and meats that are produced in a foreign country; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 820 70-0 (1987) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of certain foods. Senate: Health & Human Services Postponed in committee
SB 1220 70-0 (1987) Author: Parmer, Hugh Relating to regulation of the sale of fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1002 69-0 (1985) Author: Laney, James Relating to the labeling of agricultural and vegetable seed. House: Agriculture & Livestock 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1762 69-0 (1985) Author: Harrison, Dudley
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to quantity labeling for commodities in package form. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 559 69-0 (1985) Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Sponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the labeling of agricultural and vegetable seed. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1237 69-0 (1985) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to standard fill and quantity labeling for commodities in package form. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1462 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the labeling of certain food products. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 295 68-0 (1983) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the packaging and sale of nonprescription drugs. House: Public Health Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1217 68-0 (1983) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the labeling, advertising, or sale of kosher food; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2361 68-0 (1983) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to warnings required on oral contraceptive packages; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 845 67-0 (1981) Author: Patterson, Pete Relating to the labeling and advertisement of agricultural products. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to subcommittee
HB 947 67-0 (1981) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the labeling and transportation of agricultural products. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1510 67-0 (1981) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the labeling and transportation of agricultural products. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to subcommittee
HB 1807 67-0 (1981) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the labeling and advertising of Kosher food. House: Business & Industry Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2122 67-0 (1981) Author: Brookshire, Oscar
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the labeling of egg containers. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Record vote
HB 2237 67-0 (1981) Author: Nowlin, James Relating to warning labels on certain containers of antifreeze. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
SB 1280 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the labeling, sale, and advertisement of kosher food; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 35 66-0 (1979) Author: Grant, Ben Z. Relating to warning labels on alcoholic beverage containers. House: Liquor Regulation Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
HB 50 66-0 (1979) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to the labeling and transportation of agricultural products; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1370 66-0 (1979) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the requirement of special packaging and labeling for hazardous household substances; providing penalties. House: Health Services Referred to Committee on Health Services
SB 101 66-0 (1979) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to special packaging for certain hazardous household substances; providing for special packaging standards to be established by the Texas Board of Health; providing criteria for such standards; providing for adoption of federal standards and for certain exemptions; providing for conventional packaging under certain conditions; providing procedures for the adoption of substantive and procedural rules; providing for examination and investigations; providing penalties for violation; and providing an effective date. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in formal meeting
SB 311 66-0 (1979) Author: Price, Bob Relating to the labeling and transportation of agricultural products; providing penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 194 65-0 (1977) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Concerning labeling requirements as related to the Deceptive Trade Practices - Consumer Protection Act; and declaring an emergency. House: Agriculture & Livestock Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 440 65-0 (1977) Author: Green, Forrest
Sponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to the content of feed tag labels. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 988 65-0 (1977) Author: Nabers, Lynn
Sponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the label on food articles which contain imported meat. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1777 65-0 (1977) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to the labeling requirements of distributors for prescription drugs. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1809 65-0 (1977) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the enforcement of prescription drug labeling requirements. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
SB 1315 65-0 (1977) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to the content of feed tag labels. Senate: Economic Development Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 60 65-2 (1978) Author: Robbins, Joe Relating to the labeling and transportation of agricultural products. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Livestock
HB 380 64-0 (1975) Author: Nabers, Lynn Relating to the labeling of articles of food containing meat imported from a foreign nation. House: Agriculture & Livestock Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 809 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey
Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to labeling requirements for prescription drugs manufactured and sold or distributed to pharmacists; prescribing a criminal penalty. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1307 64-0 (1975) Author: Cartlidge, Tom Relating to the labeling of perishable foods, drugs, and cosmetics to alert the consumer to the usable duration period of the products. House: Health & Welfare Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1540 64-0 (1975) Author: Boone III, Latham
Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the labeling and sale of honey, honey products, and imitation honey; providing a penalty. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1744 64-0 (1975) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to energy efficiency labeling of certain gas and electric appliances; providing a civil penalty. House: Energy Resources Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 372 64-0 (1975) Author: Hance, Kent Relating to the labeling of articles of food containing meat imported from a foreign nation. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 595 64-0 (1975) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Short, E.L.
Amending the Texas Seed Law. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 337 62-0 (1971) Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony" Relating to information required to be placed on all labels of prescription drugs; providing penalties.
HB 849 61-0 (1969) Author: Cole, James D. | et. al. Relating to require the labeling of certain drugs by their correct name; providing a penalty.
SB 479 61-0 (1969) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Relating to the sale and labeling of agricultural and vegetable seeds; containing penal provisions.
HB 58 59-0 (1965) Author: Burgess, Steve A. | et. al. Relating to the labeling of imported meat; providing a penalty.
HB 83 59-0 (1965) Author: Holmes, Jr., Thomas H. "Tom" | et. al. Relating to the wholesale and retail sale of imported meat.
HB 1170 59-0 (1965) Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee | et. al. Relating to excepting certain prepared flour and meal from the standard measures and labeling requirements.
SB 31 59-0 (1965) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al. Relating to the sale at wholesale or retail of imported fresh meats; providing a penalty for violations of this act.
HB 64 58-0 (1963) Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al. Relating to regulating the distribution, sale, or transportation of insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, defoliants, desiccants, plant regulators, nematocides, and other economic pesticides and devices.
HB 389 57-0 (1961) Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Revised Civil Statutes and of the Penal Code of Texas regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas, defining adulteration and misbranding; prescribing penalties.
SB 43 57-0 (1961) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to repealing Articles of a certain Statute to regulate the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health; defining adulteration and misbranding; prescribing penalties.
SB 164 57-0 (1961) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to amending a certain Act providing for standards in the quality of eggs; providing for the licensing of egg retailers, dealer-wholesalers, processors and brokers.
SB 298 57-0 (1961) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to amending the Penal Code pertaining to fireworks so as to further define "Public Display"; provide certain labeling of shipping containers of certain fireworks; fixing the date for payment of annual license fee; describing certain places where it shall be unlawful to sell or store fireworks.
HB 950 56-0 (1959) Author: Schmid, Sanford Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide that eggs shall not be labeled as "fresh," "AA" or "A," which have been held under refrigeration for a period of sixty (60) days or more.
SB 209 56-0 (1959) Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray Relating to manufacturing and selling of bedding; which pertain to the labeling of bedding and registration for selling bedding and enforcement provisions.
SB 438 56-0 (1959) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to amending certain acts by providing that if eggs offered for sale have been held under refrigeration for a period of sixty (60) days or more they not be labeled "fresh"; and providing further that such eggs held under refrigeration for a period of sixty (60) days or more shall not be labeled "AA" pr "A".
HB 194 55-0 (1957) Author: Hosey, Jean Edmond | et. al. Relating to regulating the labeling and sale of hazardous substances for the protection of the public health in the State of Texas; prescribing penalties.
HB 338 55-0 (1957) Author: Shannon, James W. "Bill" Relating to the retail sale of packaged meat or meat products.
HB 642 55-0 (1957) Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill" | et. al. Relating to requiring the labeling of the minimum percentage of milkfat or butterfat content of all milk and milk products produced, offered for sale, or sold in this State.
SB 127 55-0 (1957) Author: Martin, Crawford Collins Relating to repealing Statutes pertaining to tags on bedding to eliminate certain tags on mattresses.
HB 342 54-0 (1955) Author: Garrett, Gustin "Gus" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes, being the Citrus Fruit Growers Act, providing for the marking of grapefruit to show its origin.
HB 343 54-0 (1955) Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al. Relating to the packing and shipment of citrus fruit; amending Statutes so as to clarify the law prohibiting the shipment of citrus fruit in bulk under certain circumstances and requiring such fruit to be packed in closed containers.
HB 572 54-0 (1955) Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot Relating to the manufacture and sale of bedding; permitting the use of tags made of material other than cloth.
HB 783 54-0 (1955) Author: Heitman, Jr., Charles "Charlie" Relating to amending certain Acts by adding a new Sections to require printing of milk fat content on milk containers.
HB 69 53-0 (1953) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to amending the Penal Code of the State of Texas, providing a sanitary and healthful method of wrapping and packaging of straws, tubes, or other similar devices for use of customers in public places.
HB 245 53-0 (1953) Author: Abington, William Henry Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor shall be printed or plainly marked on each package of wheat flour, whole wheat flour, graham flour, or other cereal flour, or corn meal.
HB 523 53-0 (1953) Author: Svadlenak, Frank G. Relating to providing that the natural source of calcium carbonate used in mixed feeds or mixed minerals shall be clearly stated on all tags, labels and other printed matter which manufacturers, importers, agents and sellers of feeding stuff are required to attach, use, furnish or submit; providing this Act is to be enforced by the Texas Feed Control Service and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
SB 76 53-0 (1953) Author: McDonald, Warren Swann Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing that each individual delivery of nursery stock shall be packed in such a manner that the roots will be protected from air and loss of moisture.
SB 129 53-0 (1953) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide label requirements for agricultural and vegetable seed; providing for an inspection tax and the affixing of tags to seed containers.
SB 326 51-0 (1949) Author: Jones, Charles R. Relating to amending a previous Act, requiring permits for and regulation of the manufacture, repair, renovation, sale, or having in possession with intent to sell bedding.
HB 390 50-0 (1947) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide requirements for the labeling of all bedding and requiring the germicidal treatment for all dirty or used material; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 750 50-0 (1947) Author: Celaya, Augustine Relating to providing that all products and commodities of whatever kind or character packed or canned in tins, boxes, crates or containers of any sort shall be labeled; providing that such label shall have printed upon it in bold type the word "TEXAS"; providing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
SB 283 50-0 (1947) Author: Carney, Howard A. Relating to amending a previous Act, providing requirements for the labeling of all bedding and requiring the germicidal treatment for all dirty or used material; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 38 49-0 (1945) Author: Evans, Roger Q. | et. al. Relating to providing for the protection of the public health; defining certain terms used in the Act; authorizing the State Health Officer to define and fix the specifications and standards for certain meat and meat food products sold for human food as defined in the Act.
HB 165 49-0 (1945) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" Relating to regulating the sale and labeling of livestock medicines; providing for registration with State Health Officer; providing for enforcement; providing penalties; providing a savings clause; appropriating funds.
HB 647 49-0 (1945) Author: Celaya, Augustine Relating to providing that all products and commodities of whatever kind or character packed or canned in tins, boxes, crates or containers of any sort shall be labeled; providing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
HB 882 49-0 (1945) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" Relating to amending certain Acts by striking therefrom in subsection F the words "other than feed", and adding thereafter "except that feeding stuff or mineral feed supplements shall not be included."
SB 75 49-0 (1945) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al. Relating to regulating the manufacture, sale, offering to sell and labeling of livestock remedies; providing for registration with State Health Officer; providing penalties.
SB 347 49-0 (1945) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending law relative to medicines for livestock.
HB 26 48-0 (1943) Author: Lansberry, Charles V. | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale of insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration, misbranding, or misrepresentation, providing for the collection and analysis of samples, the expenses of the enforcement of the law, and fixing penalties for its violation.
HB 52 48-0 (1943) Author: Fuchs, Robert A. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes pertaining to weights and measures; repealing weights per bushel, barrel, and cubic yard for certain commodities.
HB 121 48-0 (1943) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale of agricultural insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration, misbranding, or misrepresentation, providing for the collection and analysis of samples, the expenses of the enforcement of the law, and fixing penalties.
HB 557 48-0 (1943) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to pack for sale, sell or offer for sale any wheat flour, whole wheat flour, graham flour, other cereal flour, or corn meal, except such cereals sold as grits, except in standardized packages.
SB 159 48-0 (1943) Author: Morris, George C. Relating to suspending certain requirements for packing flour and meal for duration of war.
HB 421 47-0 (1941) Author: Morris, George C. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act of the Penal Code of the Revised Criminal Statutes by providing that certain flours shall have the net weight of the manufacturer, or the mill that shall blend the repack and the name and place where milled, blended, packed or repacking printed in letters and figures on each sack.
HB 688 47-0 (1941) Author: Manning, Rushing Relating to taxing all poultry, chickens, turkeys, etc., of the State, that are stuffed or killed and prepared for public consumption.
HB 1041 47-0 (1941) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" Relating to providing for the use of net weights in intrastate commerce transactions in cotton; providing a penalty.
SB 160 47-0 (1941) Author: Cotten, Clay | et. al. Relating to requiring branding of name of manufacturer and weight on packages of cereal flours and meal.
SB 435 47-0 (1941) Author: Sulak, Louis J. Relating to providing for the use of net weights in transactions in Texas Cotton, to provide for standardization of bale covering for Cotton produced in this state; to provide penalties.
HB 37 47-1 (1941) Author: Hughes, Duncan Spence Relating to regulating the sale of insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration, misbranding, or misrepresentation, providing for the collection and analysis of samples, the expenses of the enforcement of the law, fixing penalties for its violation.
HB 296 46-0 (1939) Author: Cleveland, Epp J. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act further defining the duties of the Commission of Agriculture; providing certain safeguards for the purchasers of seed produced outside of Texas and shipped into Texas; providing penalties.
HB 361 46-0 (1939) Author: Howard, George Francis Relating to making it unlawful for anyone to sell, or offer for sale, shucked oysters in other than the original container in which said oysters are packed by the producer; fixing a penalty.
HB 405 46-0 (1939) Author: Broadfoot, Albert S. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statute requiring commodities to be sold by weight, measure, or numerical count; regulating the packing and marking of packages and containers; providing penalties for the enforcement of the act.
HB 575 46-0 (1939) Author: Bell, John Junior Relating to defining bedding to include mattresses, pillows, bolsters, feather bed, etc.; requiring the labeling of bedding as to whether new or secondhand materials are used.
HB 709 46-0 (1939) Author: Vale, Arnold J. Relating to amending a certain Act providing for proper description, by labels on the containers, of the character of whiskey or alcoholic compounds held by such containers; providing punishment and penalties for the violation.
HB 737 46-0 (1939) Author: Felty, Fred Cumming Relating to providing for the labeling of pecans, giving the name of the grower and the location of the orchard or grove producing the same, and making it unlawful for anyone to purchase pecans not containing such label.
SB 139 46-0 (1939) Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint" Relating to amending a certain Statute requiring commodities to be sold by weight, measure, or numerical count; regulating the packing and marking of packages and containers; providing standards for the sale of butter, bread, milk, and meat and meat food products; providing penalties for the enforcement of the act.
SB 200 46-0 (1939) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" Relating to defining bedding to include mattresses, pillows, bolsters, feather beds, etc., requiring the labeling of bedding as to whether new or second-hand materials are used; prohibiting the use of materials from dump-grounds, junk yards and hospitals; providing for a penalty.
HB 135 45-2 (1937) Author: Mauritz, Fred Relating to fixing net weights of feeding stuff per container.
HB 601 44-0 (1935) Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to pack for sale, sell or offer for sale wheat flour or other cereal flour and corn meal, except such cereals sold as grits, only in standardized packages; providing for the violation of this Act to be a misdemeanor and fixing the penalty for such violations.
HB 374 42-0 (1931) Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy Relating to requiring that Bermuda Onions shipped or sold in containers shall show thereon the name and address of the grower or shipper and the grade or classification; providing a penalty.
HB 375 42-0 (1931) Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by including Onion and Spinach Seed and include in addition to the other data to be shown the year in which such seed were grown.
SB 231 42-0 (1931) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to requiring that Bermuda Onions shipped or sold in containers shall show thereon the name and address of the grower or shipper and the grade or classification and providing a penalty.
SB 475 42-0 (1931) Author: Rawlings, Frank H. Relating to providing information to the public on the name of the manufacturer and the place where manufactured of wheat flour offered or expose for sale; fixing penalties.
HB 24 42-2 (1931) Author: Sanders, Phil L. Relating to promoting the use of staple cotton and to prohibit the use of linters and cotton of similar low quality, in the manufacture of mattresses, pillows, cushions and other similar articles; prescribing a penalty.
SB 6 42-2 (1931) Author: Gainer, Charles Salter Relating to promoting the use of staple cotton and to prohibit the use of linters and cotton of similar low quality in the manufacture of mattresses, pillows and other articles; prescribing a penalty.
HB 343 41-0 (1929) Author: Ackerman, John M. | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural seeds and mixed seeds; requiring the filing of representative samples and statements of quality of seed by seed dealers; designating and fixing penalties for its violation and repealing certain statute. House: Agriculture
HB 727 41-0 (1929) Author: Harding, Alfred E. Relating to the labeling and sale of prison made goods; providing a penalty.
SB 329 41-0 (1929) Author: Love, Thomas Bell Relating to providing regulations designed to prevent adulteration of certain agricultural seeds.
HB 40 40-0 (1927) Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree Relating to amending Article 3872, Title 60 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925; relating to feeding stuffs and the tags used in sale of.
HB 127 40-0 (1927) Author: Loftin, Reuben | et. al. Relating to preventing deception in the sale of paints, oils, naval stores and turpentine; providing for true labels for the name when offered for sale; providing for the appointment of a Chemist and an Inspector; providing penalties; making an appropriation.
HB 248 40-0 (1927) Author: Wells, Sr., Howard Walling Relating to regulating the packing and marking of packages and containers.
SB 118 40-0 (1927) Author: Price, Lloyd E. Relating to amend Article 3872, Title 60, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 regarding tagging and certifying every lot or parcel of feeding stuff, used for feeding farm live stock, sold, offered or exposed for sale in this State, for use within the State.
SB 286 40-0 (1927) Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah Relating to regulating the sale of insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration or misbranding, providing for their correct weighing and marking; fixing penalties.
HB 33 38-0 (1923) Author: Jones, Walter Francis Relating to requiring the labeling of all cloth, fabric, garments or articles of apparel sold or offered for sale in this State which contain wool or purport to contain wool, and sample containing or purporting to contain wool displayed in this State in soliciting orders, and providing for punishment for violation of this act.
HB 50 38-0 (1923) Author: Dodd, Joseph Abner Relating to defining self-rising flour, and the ingredients thereof, prescribing the weight of available carbon dioxide gas, and the percentage of chemical leavening ingredients, providing that the package or container in which it is sold shall be labeled.
HB 189 38-0 (1923) Author: Sackett, Henry H. | et. al. Relating to regulating the packing and the marking of packages and containers; requiring the net quantity of the contents of such packages or containers to be plainly and conspicuously marked on the outside of package or container.
HB 324 38-0 (1923) Author: Lewis, A. L. | et. al. Relating to protecting and promoting the fruit and vegetable industry of this State, and protecting the growers, shippers and consumer of fruits and vegetables grown within this State, and protecting and promoting the reputation of such fruits and vegetables grown within this State in foreign and domestic markets.
SB 62 38-0 (1923) Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah Relating to defining Self-rising Flour, and ingredients thereof, prescribing the weight of available carbon dioxide gas, and the percentage of chemical leavening ingredients.
SB 170 38-0 (1923) Author: Witt, Edgar E. Relating to providing for certain sanitary requirements of bottling plants and soft drink stands; prohibiting the use of saccharin in carbonated or still beverages and providing for a penalty.
HB 50 38-2 (1923) Author: Patman, John William Wright Relating to procedure in criminal cases; giving counsel for the prosecution in the criminal cases the right to argue the fact that defendant failed to testify in his own behalf.
HB 110 38-2 (1923) Author: Sackett, Henry H. Relating to regulating the packing and marking of packages and containers; providing for penalties for the enforcement of the Act.
HB 126 38-2 (1923) Author: LeStourgeon, Edward Guy Relating to protecting and promoting the fruit and vegetable industry of this State, and protecting the growers, shippers and consumers of fruits and vegetables grown within this State, and protecting and promoting the reputation of such fruits and vegetables grown within this State in foreign and domestic markets.
HB 212 38-2 (1923) Author: Beasley, Clifton E. Relating to repealing statute of certain Chapter of the General Laws requiring manufacturers of food and drugs doing business in the State of Texas, and all persons bringing into and offering for sale within this State any article of food or drug.
HB 113 37-0 (1921) Author: Laney, Charles O. Relating to a certain Act regarding the sale of agricultural and garden seeds.
SB 197 37-0 (1921) Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis Relating to the manufacture of mattresses and for the marking or branding of same as well as renovated mattresses, etc.
HB 114 36-0 (1919) Author: Wiginton, Mark L. | et. al. Relating to regulating the selling, offering or exposing for sale of agricultural seeds for planting purposes and providing penalty, and civil remedies for violation thereof.
HB 144 36-0 (1919) Author: Davis, John Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural seeds and mixed seeds; requiring their proper labeling; prohibiting mixture of seeds unless so labeled; designating an officer for the enforcement of the law; providing for the expense and enforcement of the law, and fixing penalties for its violation.
HB 281 36-0 (1919) Author: Laney, Charles O. Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural seeds; requiring their proper labeling, defining purity of agricultural seeds, requiring the labeling of noxious weed seeds, providing for germination tests; providing for the expense and enforcement of the law and fixing penalties.
HB 314 36-0 (1919) Author: Davis, Henry Phillip Relating to providing for the sale baled hay by weight, defining the quantity of baled hay constituting a ton, providing that baled hay sold in less quantity than a ton shall be weighed and the weight of each bale ascertained, and a tag showing the weight of each bale to be attached to the bale, and the price per bale shall be determined by the number of pounds contained in the bale, providing that it shall be unlawful to price or sell any bale or bales of hay by the bale disregarding the weight of same; making the violation of this Act a misdemeanor, fixing penalties.
HB 578 36-0 (1919) Author: Barker, Charles A. Relating to regulating the purity of paint, varnish, filler, stain, linseed oil, turpentine and all other similar substances; and providing for the branding and labeling of the same; that the Dairy and Food Commissioner of this State shall make such rule and regulations as may be necessary for the enforcement of this Act, and for penalty for violation of same.
SB 163 36-0 (1919) Author: Dorough, Robert Pierce "Bob" Relating to amending certain acts providing certain manner of marking bales of cotton ginned by each and every ginner, and providing that the quality of bagging shall at all times be such that the making thereon will be under ordinary conditions remain intact and visible.
SB 212 36-0 (1919) Author: Bailey, John H. Relating to regulating the traffic in Gasoline and other petroleum products in this State; prohibiting the sale of such products except under their true name and providing for inspection thereof; providing penalties for violations of the Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 334 36-0 (1919) Author: Dayton, George W. Relating to regulating the purity, of paints, varnish, filler-stain, linseed oil, turpentine and all similar substance; and providing for branding and labeling of same and providing that the Dairy and Food Commissioner of this State shall make such rules and regulations that may be necessary for the enforcement of this Act, and providing penalties. Senate: Commerce and Manufactures
HB 102 36-2 (1919) Author: Quicksall, Sr., James Louis | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale of agricultural and garden seeds and mixed seeds; fixing penalties.
HB 138 36-2 (1919) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred | et. al. Relating to amending certain laws providing a manner of marking bales of cotton ginned; providing that marking thereon will remain intact and visible and providing for the closing of any cut made in the bale.
HB 181 36-2 (1919) Author: Thompson, R. D. Relating to declaring all cotton gins to be Public Service Institutions; prescribing penalties.
HB 144 36-3 (1920) Author: Laney, Charles O. Relating to amending certain laws regulating the sale of and defining agricultural and garden seeds and providing for their regulation; providing penalties.
HB 18 36-4 (1920) Author: Raiden, John M. Relating to amending certain laws providing certain manner of marking bales of cotton ginned by each and every ginner; providing that the marking will remain intact.
HB 8 35-0 (1917) Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural seeds, requiring their proper labeling and providing for the collection of samples for examination by the Commissioner of Agriculture; fixing penalties.
HB 144 35-0 (1917) Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al. Relating to providing for the administration of the warehouse law by the Commissioner of Agriculture; prohibiting the cutting of the bagging and taking of samples by any person other than a bonded ginner; prescribing penalties.
HB 419 35-0 (1917) Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al. Relating to establishing standard containers, standard grades, and standard packs for fruits and vegetables grown in this State for the markets; authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate and publish standards and enforce provisions; prescribing penalties.
SB 135 35-0 (1917) Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural seeds and mixed seeds; requiring proper labeling, and creating penalties.
SB 169 35-0 (1917) Author: Decherd, Jr., Edmond Anderson Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural planting seeds, providing a standard of purity for such seeds, requiring proper labeling and fixing penalties.
SB 194 35-0 (1917) Author: Decherd, Jr., Edmond Anderson Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural planting seeds; providing a standard of purity for such seeds, requiring their proper labeling and fixing penalties.
SB 233 35-0 (1917) Author: Strickland, Jeff J. | et. al. Relating to establishing standard containers, grades and packs for fruits and vegetables grown for market in the State; providing penalties.
SB 381 35-0 (1917) Author: Decherd, Jr., Edmond Anderson Relating to amending Article 735, Chapter 4, Title 12, of the Revised Criminal Statutes of 1911, of the State of Texas; relating to fixing penalty for violation of law regulating sale of feeding stuff.
HB 8 35-3 (1917) Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al. Relating to amending law establishing "standard containers," and "standard packs and grades" for fruits and vegetables, and to add thereto Section 2a, defining "culls" and making the term "cull" apply to all fruits and vegetables for which standard grades have been established.
HB 116 35-4 (1918) Author: Terrell, George Butler Relating to prescribing standard weights per bushel for cured sweet potatoes, onions, and peanuts.
SB 56 35-4 (1918) Author: Dean, William Luther Relating to amending certain laws prescribing uniform weights and containers for flour and meal.
SB 57 35-4 (1918) Author: Dean, William Luther Relating to amending certain laws by providing for standard "grades and packs" of other fruits and vegetables, prohibiting common carriers from receiving fruits or vegetables for shipment or transporting the same; prescribing penalties.
HB 290 34-0 (1915) Author: Dixon, Samuel Houston | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale of agricultural seeds for planting; providing for labeling of seed, providing for selection and examination and analyzing samples thereof; fixing penalties.
HB 618 34-0 (1915) Author: Ellis, W. M. Relating to establishing standard and uniform containers for vegetables, produce and fruit; providing penalties.
SB 230 34-0 (1915) Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale of and defining agricultural planting seeds; providing a standard of purity for such seeds, requiring their proper labeling; fixing penalties.
SB 390 34-0 (1915) Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim" Relating to establishing standard and uniform containers for fruits and produce; providing penalties.
HB 19 33-0 (1913) Author: Spradley, Charles Milton | et. al. Relating to requiring manufacturers to place their name and statement of materials on manufactured articles.
HB 66 33-0 (1913) Author: Spradley, Charles Milton Relating to regulating the sale of white lead paint.
HB 140 33-0 (1913) Author: Coffey, Joe F. | et. al. Relating to requiring all convict made goods sold within the state to be labeled; prescribing penalties.
HB 190 33-0 (1913) Author: Walker, C. Herbert Relating to providing that corporate surety companies may become sureties on bonds of county and state officials, and district and municipal officials.
HB 291 33-0 (1913) Author: Dickson, David W. "Dave" Relating to requiring manufacturers of boots or shoes to stamp on the outside sole where made and what substitute for leather, if any, was used, fixing penalty for violation.
HB 516 33-0 (1913) Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. | et. al. Relating to preventing false and fraudulent representations of the curative or therapeutic effect of drugs or of the ingredients or substances contained therein.
SB 44 33-0 (1913) Author: Gibson, Flavius M. Relating to preventing fraud upon the public by requiring manufacturers to place their own names and addresses upon manufactured articles, together with a statement of the material or materials used, and fixing a penalty.
SB 284 33-0 (1913) Author: Bailey, Louis Hart Relating to requiring all shippers of "bolly" or "threshed" cotton to mark on same the word "bolly" with indelible ink and to require all railroad companies to take cognizance of such marks; to issue bills-of-lading accordingly and providing penalties.
SB 301 33-0 (1913) Author: Cowell, Silas Benjamin Relating to preventing deception in the sale of paint, linseed oil, and turpentine, and to provide for true labels for the same when offered for sale, for the enforcement of this act by the state Dairy and Food Commissioner, and for penalties.
HB 9 33-2 (1914) Author: Morris, Leopold Relating to providing for the marking or branding of cotton; providing a penalty.
HB 32 32-0 (1911) Author: Hall, B. C. | et. al. Relating to providing that the owners, lessees, operators and receivers of all cotton gins in this State shall write or stamp with indelible ink upon each and every bale of cotton ginned, the word "tare," the weight of the bagging and ties in which the cotton is wrapped, written or stamped in indelible ink in plain figures; providing penalties.
SB 71 32-0 (1911) Author: Astin, James Robert Relating to regulating the sale of commercial fertilizers, prohibiting their adulteration and misbranding, providing for their correct weighing and marking, forbidding the use of certain materials, and providing for the collection and analysis of samples, statements of sales, and shipments, the expenses of the enforcement of the law.
HB 5 30-0 (1907) Author: Blanton, William Lafayette Relating to prohibiting and preventing adulteration, fraud and deception in the manufacture and sale of food and drugs, prescribing penalties for the violation of this act, providing for the appointment of a Dairy and Food Commissioner, and defining his powers and duties, and fixing his compensation.
HB 410 29-0 (1905) Relating to regulating the sale of certain mill products, and to provide penalties for violation thereof.
HB 303 27-0 (1901) Author: Neff, Pat Morris Relating to amending a certain Act, regulating the filling of bottles with compounds or defacing in any way the mark or device on bottles, syphons or other containers.
HB 811 26-0 (1899) Relating to requiring all manufacturers or dealers in manufactured wheat and corn products in original packages, and all manufacturers of flour and meal and feed from above enumerated products when offering the same for sale, to mark contents and net weight on each package; and to prohibit the adulteration of such food product; and prescribing a penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act.


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