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HB 1958 proposes to require food service establishments in Texas that serve shrimp imported from outside the state to provide notice to customers about the shrimp’s origin. The bill specifies that shrimp caught outside the state-owned submerged lands of Texas, as defined in the Natural Resources Code, are considered imported. The establishments must display the notice either by posting it in a conspicuous location accessible to customers or by including it on the food menu. The bill mandates the executive commissioner to adopt rules necessary to implement these requirements. Compliance with the law will not be required until March 1, 2026.
Author (4)
Janie Lopez
Todd Hunter
Denise Villalobos
Wesley Virdell