Texas requires country-of-origin labels on retail beef and pork products and sets $1,000 daily civil penalties for violations

Original title: Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.

Last action · March 11, 2025: Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic DevelopmentSponsors: Wes Virdell and 22 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Retailers selling beef, pork, or related products in Texas must clearly affix a label designating the country of origin on containers or display cases starting September 1, 2025. Violations carry a of $1,000 for each day the infraction continues, which the attorney general may pursue through legal action.

Why it matters

Meat retailers face potential daily financial liabilities of $1,000 for failing to disclose the origin country of beef and pork offerings.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Retailers of beef and pork

Meat retailers must affix country-of-origin labels to all beef and pork products or display cases and face daily civil penalties for noncompliance.

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Office of the Attorney General

The attorney general is authorized to sue to collect civil penalties and recover investigative and legal expenses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What items must carry a country-of-origin label under this bill?

Beef, pork, and any beef or pork products sold by a retailer must have a label designating the country of origin.

What is the penalty for failing to display the country of origin on meat products?

Violators are liable to the state for a of $1,000 for each day the violation continues.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

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Mar 11, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Mar 11, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Nov 18, 2024HouseIntroduced
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