Texas HB519 regulates small honey production operations, exempts them from food service regulations, and sets labeling requirements.

Texas HB519 amends the Health and Safety Code to define a "small honey production operation" as a beekeeper producing less than 2,500 pounds of honey annually, selling directly to consumers, and operating without state health inspections. The bill exempts these operations from food service regulations and prohibits local authorities from regulating honey production. It mandates specific labeling for honey and honeycomb, including weight, beekeeper's details, and a disclaimer about uninspected facilities. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB519 regulates small honey production operations, exempts them from food service regulations, and sets labeling requirements.

Texas HB519 amends the Health and Safety Code to define a "small honey production operation" as a beekeeper producing less than 2,500 pounds of honey annually, selling directly to consumers, and operating without state health inspections. The bill exempts these operations from food service regulations and prohibits local authorities from regulating honey production. It mandates specific labeling for honey and honeycomb, including weight, beekeeper's details, and a disclaimer about uninspected facilities. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.