HB 1964
AN ACT relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Allows agricultural operators to sue local governments if they believe a local regulation unfairly restricts their farming or agricultural business operations. If a political subdivision (like a city or county) enforces a rule that the agricultural business considers a violation of state agricultural regulations, the business can seek a court injunction to block the enforcement and potentially recover legal costs. The bill provides a legal mechanism for farmers and agricultural businesses to challenge local government requirements they view as overly burdensome or improper.
Bill Text
relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 251, Agriculture Code, is amended by adding Section 251.009 to read as follows: Sec. 251.009. RIGHT OF ACTION. (a) If a political subdivision enforces a governmental requirement in violation of this chapter, a person aggrieved by the violation may bring an action against the political subdivision to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief to block the enforcement of the governmental (b) A person who prevails in an action under this section may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. SECTION 2. Section 251.009, Agriculture Code, as added by this Act, applies only to a cause of action that accrues on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Agriculture and related subject areas.
EZ Lobby
PremiumRobert D. Miller
Haley Cornyn
Allen E. Blakemore
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
Matthew Bentley
Allison Billodeau
Chad Wilbanks
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain
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