Food and Farm
HB 1139
Relating to the regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
HB 710
Relating to verification of identity of applicants for benefits under and prevention of duplicate participation in the financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
HB 2997
Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming.
HB 2996
relating to the creation of the Texas Urban Agricultural Innovation Authority.
HB 2995
Relating to an exemption for urban farms from payment for wastewater service.
HB 2994
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the urban farm microenterprise support program.
HB 2414
Relating to the continuation of the Healthy Food Advisory Committee.
Farm to Capitol: Growing a Healthy & Equitable Texas Food System
Food to Farm: Growing a Healthy & Equitable Texas Food System
April 29th
Capitol Conference Center, E2.002
9am-10am: legislative briefing
10am-11am: educational open house
Local and healthy snacks provided!
On April 29th, Texas Food Policy Roundtable (TFPR) will host its first-ever Food Policy Day! The purpose of this special day is to brief legislators, legislative staff and other advocates at the Capitol about food-related bills and issues. Since TFPR's ultimate goal is food security in Texas, TFPR wants to show support for food policy and educate our legislators about the impact current food policy bills may have in Texas. Please join us!
Specifically TFPR hopes to educate legislators, staff and supporters about food policy issues related to:
- Summer Food Service Program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs and Education
- Health, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention
- Sustainable and Local Foods and Community Food Security
HB 3397
Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance.
HB 127
Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses
