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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Texas Rural Investment Fund. [SB-1988] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Investments ]
Relating to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.

Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Estes Referred To Agriculture & Livestock on 04/20/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state. [SB-1901] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/20/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the management of volunteer and other noncommercial cotton in pest management zones. [SB-1871] [Agriculture ]
Relating to the management of volunteer and other noncommercial cotton in pest management zones.

Sponsored by: Sen. Glenn Hegar Referred To Agriculture & Livestock on 05/13/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to application requirements and performance standards for agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive grants. [SB-1668] [Agriculture ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Energy ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
Relating to application requirements and performance standards for agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive grants.

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Nichols Referred To Agriculture & Livestock on 05/11/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with certain schools to receive grants for agricultural projects. [SB-1501] [Agriculture ] [Education ] [Grants ] [Nonprofit ]
Relating to the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with certain schools to receive grants for agricultural projects.

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West 1 Hr. Notice-to Suspend Rules on 05/22/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty. [SB-12] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank J. Corte Placed On General State Calendar on 05/23/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol content requirements for certain fuels. [SB-1192] [Energy ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Environmental ] [Air Quality ]
Relating to biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol content requirements for certain fuels.

Sponsored by: Sen. Rodney Ellis Read First Time on 03/13/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants. [SB-1131] [Agriculture ]
Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants.

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Placed On Local & Uncontested Calendar on 04/30/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to farm-to-school initiatives. [SB-1089] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to farm-to-school initiatives.

Sponsored by: Sen. Eliot Shapleigh Read First Time on 03/13/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force. [SB-1027] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force.

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson Effective On 9/1/09 on 06/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board, the creation of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and Texas Bioenergy Research Committee, and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board; providing penalties. [SB-1016] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Science ] [Trade ] [Funding ]
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board, the creation of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and Texas Bioenergy Research Committee, and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board; providing penalties.

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective On 9/1/09 on 06/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the continuation and functions of the board of directors of the official cotton growers' boll weevil eradication foundation. [SB-1004] [Agriculture ]
Relating to the continuation and functions of the board of directors of the official cotton growers' boll weevil eradication foundation.

Sponsored by: Sen. Glenn Hegar Reported Favorably W/o Amendments on 03/18/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources. [HCR-120] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources.

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Signed By The Governor on 06/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish. [HB-681] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Food ] [Consumer Protection ] [Water ]
Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish.

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Cristina Farrar Left Pending In Committee on 05/12/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish. [HB-679] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Food ] [Water ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Cristina Farrar Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/10/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to programs to increase the availability of fresh produce to, and the purchase and consumption of fresh produce by, certain low-income individuals. [HB-482] [Food ] [Poverty ] [Public Health ] [Agriculture ] [Human Services ]
Relating to programs to increase the availability of fresh produce to, and the purchase and consumption of fresh produce by, certain low-income individuals.

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Referred To Agriculture & Rural Affairs on 05/01/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants. [HB-4577] [Agriculture ]
Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants.

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Effective On 9/1/09 on 06/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations. [HB-4196] [Animals ] [Agriculture ]
Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations.

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kuempel Read First Time on 03/24/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Nursery and Floral Advisory Council and the promotion of Texas nursery and floral industries. [HB-3496] [Agriculture ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Nursery and Floral Advisory Council and the promotion of Texas nursery and floral industries.

Sponsored by: Rep. Sid Miller Effective Immediately on 06/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity. [HB-3327] [Agriculture ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Food ]
Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity.

Sponsored by: Rep. Joaquin Castro Read First Time on 03/18/2009

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