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Author Archives: Devon Alexander

Does big ag mean bad ag?

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Devon AlexanderSeptember 18, 2015

‘Big ag’ works to feed not only the farmers and ranchers but everyone else that is not in the agriculture industry, yet it sometimes gets a bad reputation

It’s fair season! I like pig butts and I cannot lie…

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Devon AlexanderJuly 31, 2015

I am ever so grateful that I had the opportunity to raise livestock for the fair. It provided me with so much laughter, new friends and a chance to grow in many different ways.

On the job hunt? The agricultural industry can provide you with a meaningful career.

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Devon AlexanderJuly 3, 2015

Pursuing a degree in agriculture might be intimidating to those who didn’t grow up on a farm or have production agriculture experience, but don’t let that deter you!

Millennial tendencies can benefit the agricultural industry

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Devon AlexanderJune 12, 2015

I could dispute or complain about the stereotypes associated with the millennial generation, but I want to highlight how they can benefit agriculture.

Walmart Sets Stage to Monitor Animal Welfare

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Devon AlexanderMay 28, 2015

Animal activists groups applaud Walmart’s efforts to monitor animal welfare, but its because they see it as a segway to stricter policies and regulation.

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Texas Legislation

PENDING

HB 3799
Description:

Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.

Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending

PASSED

HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:

Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.

Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013

HB 1643
Description:

Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.

Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017

HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:

Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.

Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013

FAILED

HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:

Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.

Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed

SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:

Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.

Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed