Texas HB1385 mandates beef and beef product labeling by retailers, specifying the country of origin, with a $1,000 daily civil penalty for.

Texas HB1385 amends the Health and Safety Code to require retailers to label beef and beef products with the country of origin. This applies to both wrapped and unwrapped products displayed for sale. Retailers violating this requirement face a civil penalty of $1,000 for each day the violation persists. The attorney general is authorized to pursue legal action to collect these penalties and associated costs, including investigative, court, attorney, witness, and deposition expenses. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1385 mandates beef and beef product labeling by retailers, specifying the country of origin, with a $1,000 daily civil penalty for.

Texas HB1385 amends the Health and Safety Code to require retailers to label beef and beef products with the country of origin. This applies to both wrapped and unwrapped products displayed for sale. Retailers violating this requirement face a civil penalty of $1,000 for each day the violation persists. The attorney general is authorized to pursue legal action to collect these penalties and associated costs, including investigative, court, attorney, witness, and deposition expenses. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.