HB 5204

relating to the regulation of certain low-volume livestock
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 433.0245, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by amending Subsections (a-1) and (f) and adding Subsection
(a-1)  For purposes of this section, a low-volume livestock
processing establishment includes an establishment that processes,
(1)  includes an establishment that processes fewer
than 10,000 domestic rabbits or more than 1,000 but fewer than
10,000 poultry [in a calendar year; and
(2)  does not include an establishment that processes
1,000 or fewer poultry raised by the operator of the establishment
(2)  fewer than 400 domestic swine;
(a-2)  For purposes of this section, a low-volume livestock
processing establishment does not include an establishment that
processes 1,000 or fewer poultry raised by the operator of the
establishment in a calendar year.
(f)  An establishment described by Subsection
(1)  is not subject to additional state regulation; and
(2)  may sell poultry products directly to consumers.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.