Texas HB2343 mandates labeling and notice requirements for imported shrimp and prohibits certain entities from serving imported shrimp.

Texas HB2343 amends the Health and Safety Code to require labeling of shrimp imported from outside the state. Shrimp caught in the Gulf of Mexico outside of state-owned submerged lands is considered imported. Sellers must label imported shrimp with a clear notice. Food service establishments serving imported shrimp must inform customers by posting a notice or including it on the menu. State agencies and school districts are prohibited from serving imported shrimp or contracting with entities that do so. The prohibitions do not apply to contracts entered into before the act's effective date.

Texas HB2343 mandates labeling and notice requirements for imported shrimp and prohibits certain entities from serving imported shrimp.

Texas HB2343 amends the Health and Safety Code to require labeling of shrimp imported from outside the state. Shrimp caught in the Gulf of Mexico outside of state-owned submerged lands is considered imported. Sellers must label imported shrimp with a clear notice. Food service establishments serving imported shrimp must inform customers by posting a notice or including it on the menu. State agencies and school districts are prohibited from serving imported shrimp or contracting with entities that do so. The prohibitions do not apply to contracts entered into before the act's effective date.