Animal Agriculture Alliance issues statement on how to help farmers, ranchers and animals impacted by Hurricane Harvey 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…
Alliance releases report from 2017 Animal Rights National Conference Speakers focus on methods to pressure restaurant, retail and foodservice companies August 16, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a report today detailing observations from the Animal Rights National Conference, held August 3-6 in Alexandria, Va. The event was hosted by the Farm Animal Rights Movement…
Animal Agriculture Alliance announces new staff member Naajiya Williams joins the Alliance team July 31, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today the addition of a new staff member – Naajiya Williams, who fills the role of administrative assistant. As administrative assistant, Williams is responsible for managing day-to-day office needs, coordinating logistics for…
College Aggies Online program returns this fall Scholarship competition helps develop life-long advocates for agriculture July 24, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2017 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program will kick off September 10. The program, now in its ninth year, connects college students from across the country who have a passion for agriculture…
Terry Wehrkamp takes leadership of Animal Agriculture Alliance board AFIA’s Sarah Novak named chair-elect May 22, 2017 – Terry Wehrkamp, director of live production, Cooper Farms, is now chairperson of The Animal Agriculture Alliance Board of Directors. Cooper Farms has been a member of the Alliance for more than ten years and Wehrkamp has served…
Alliance announces staff promotions Casey Whitaker and Allyson Jones-Brimmer move to new roles May 18, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is pleased to announce the promotions of Allyson Jones-Brimmer to director of membership and Casey Whitaker to communications manager, effective May 15, 2017. Jones-Brimmer joined the Alliance in April 2015 as membership and marketing…
Animal Agriculture Alliance 2016 Stakeholders Summit shares how to protect the future of animal agriculture Speakers discuss how animal rights activists spin the truth and how to better share agriculture’s story May 10, 2016 – The theme for the second and final day of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2016 Stakeholders Summit, which concluded May 6,…
A perception change needs to happen for animal agriculture Summit speakers offer tips to engage and protect the future of animal ag May 9, 2017 – The overarching message on how the animal agriculture community can protect the livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, veterinarians and industry professionals is to engage and change the perception of the…
Resilience Reigns in Agriculture Summit speakers offer tips to engage and protect the future of animal ag May 9, 2017 – The overarching message on how the animal agriculture community can protect the livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, veterinarians and industry professionals is to engage and change the perception of the industry, according to speakers at…
2017 Summit panel to discuss marketing without disparaging Online registration closes Monday April 27, 2017 – The theme of next week’s 2017 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit will be “Connect to Protect Animal Ag,” meaning, how everyone with a vested interest in animal agriculture can find common ground and speak with a united voice,…
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