Chelsea Good to highlight why animal agriculture cannot opt out of political advocacy at 2026 Stakeholders Summit
Early bird registration rates extended through Friday, March 13
Early bird registration rates extended through Friday, March 13
Nicki Hardy joins Animal Agriculture Alliance as manager, partnerships and programs Emily Ellis, Grace Simpson take on expanded roles in marketing and membership March 5, 2026 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently announced changes to its staff structure to position the organization for enhanced growth in program development and member engagement. Nicki Hardy joined the organization…
Animal Agriculture Alliance opens 2026 enrollment in Animal Ag Allies program Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, industry professionals encouraged to apply by March 2 February 19, 2026 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is seeking applicants to join the rankings of Animal Ag Allies in 2026. The Animal Ag Allies program, launched in 2020, is a development program…
2026 Stakeholders Summit to focus on rising to the “high steaks” moment with cross-sector collaboration Save up to $100 with early bird registration rates through March 6 February 11, 2026 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit will open and close with two powerful keynote sessions focused on leadership and collaboration across the animal protein value chain. The 2026 Summit, themed “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on…
Early bird registration open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit 2026 theme is “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein;” Nominate a farmer for an expense-paid trip January 13, 2026 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance opened registration for its 2026 Stakeholders Summit, themed “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein.” The 2026 event…
Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2025 College Aggies Online scholarship winners Northwest Missouri State University student and Tarleton State University club take home top prizes December 8, 2025 – Kaitlyn Ballard, a Northwest Missouri State University student, and Tarleton State University Block & Bridle took home the top prizes in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 College Aggies…
Donate to the Animal Agriculture Alliance on Giving Tuesday, December 2 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association matching Giving Tuesday donations to further impact November 19, 2025 (Arlington, Va.) – The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to safeguard the future of animal agriculture, is participating in Giving Tuesday on December 2. From now until…
Cargill’s Nick Wolfenden to lead Animal Agriculture Alliance board National Pork Board’s Brett Kaysen, PhD, appointed chairperson-elect November 13, 2025 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced new upcoming board leadership following its fall board meeting, held Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. Nick Wolfenden, Cargill, will serve as board chairperson beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brett Kaysen,…
New “Meat Matters” Guide highlights nutrition benefits of animal protein Fridge-ready poster compares nutritional profiles of protein sources October 14, 2025 (Arlington, Va.) – The Animal Agriculture Alliance has published a new “Meat Matters” Guide. The guide is a science-based resource highlighting why meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, and seafood are essential to a balanced diet…
Navigate pressures on animal protein at 2026 Stakeholders Summit Speaking proposal opportunity open through November 14 September 23, 2025 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the theme of its 2026 Stakeholders Summit: High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein. Speaking proposals that the fit the theme will be accepted through November 14, 2025 and…
HB 3799
Description:
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending
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
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