Alliance thanks supporters for highest ever Giving Tuesday contributions Donors gave more than $21,000 to support animal agriculture November 29, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance embarked on its third Giving Tuesday campaign this year to harness the power of a global day of giving. Forty-one donors gave more than $21,000 to show their support…
Animal Agriculture Alliance names 2017 College Aggies Online winners Students from Purdue University and Western Illinois University take first place November 28, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the winners of the 2017 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition, which prepares students to become lifelong advocates for agriculture. Since CAO launched in 2009, nearly…
Animal Agriculture Alliance issues statement on World Health Organization antibiotic report WHO report ignores industry strides on responsible antibiotic use November 7, 2017 – Animal agriculture – farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, feed mills and animal health companies – is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy food supply for everyone. That dedication starts on the farm with…
Cooper Farms and Cattle Empire to Match Donations to Animal Agriculture Alliance on Giving Tuesday November 7, 2017 – Donations to the Animal Agriculture Alliance will be doubled on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, thanks to Cooper Farms and Cattle Empire. These two companies have pledged to match donations so every contribution will go twice…
Hundreds of college students come together for animal agriculture Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online program enters its seventh week October 25, 2017 – College students from across the nation are competing to win more than $16,000 in scholarships as they participate in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s eighth annual College Aggies Online program. This year’s students…
Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2018 Stakeholders Summit Summit, “Protect Your Roots,” to be held May 3-4 October 18, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its 2018 Stakeholders Summit, now in its 17th year, will be themed Protect Your Roots. The event will be held May 3-4 at the Renaissance Capital View Hotel in Arlington,…
Alliance celebrates a successful year of bridging the communication gap between farm and fork Annual report for May 2016 – April 2017 released October 11, 2017– The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently released its annual report for fiscal year 2017 (May 2016 – April 2017), which includes highlights in the organization’s work to connect food industry…
Animal Agriculture Alliance highlights industry’s commitment to continuous improvement Advances in Animal Ag report released today October 5, 2017 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released its 2017 Advances in Animal Ag report highlighting the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement in animal care, responsible antibiotic use, environmental sustainability and food safety. The report explains efforts every sector of…
College Aggies Online scholarship competition kicks off September 10 Animal Agriculture Alliance initiative prepares students to stand up for farmers and ranchers September 6, 2017 – Eliminating animal agriculture farms of all types and sizes was a key message shared at the 2017 National Animal Rights Conference last month. Spreading misinformation and wedging themselves between consumers and the…
Dairy Management Inc. proudly supports Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online DMI is the largest supporter of this year’s College Aggies Online scholarship competition August 31, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition begins September 10, 2017 with Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) as its largest supporter. “We are thrilled to…
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