Kay Johnson Smith Promoted to President and CEO November 8, 2011 – On November 2, the Board of Directors of the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the promotion of Kay Johnson Smith to President and CEO of the non-profit organization. Johnson Smith has served the Alliance since 1994, first as Vice President, and later as Executive…
International Dairy Foods Association, Animal Agriculture Alliance Announce Winners of Ice Cream Recipe Contest The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) together with the Animal Agriculture Alliance today released the results of their joint Ice Cream Recipe contest that celebrated National Ice Cream Month. The winning recipe, “Piled High Strawberry, Banana Ice Cream Pie,” was…
Cooper Farms to Match Donations to Animal Agriculture Alliance on Giving Tuesday Contributions will go twice as far on November 29th November 7, 2016 – Cooper Farms has announced it will match all donations made by individuals to the Animal Agriculture Alliance on Giving Tuesday, November 29th. Visit www.animalagalliance.org/donate and click “Donate Now” to make…
College Aggies Online Individual Winners to Receive Full Scholarship to 2015 Collegiate Congress October 30, 2014 – The College Aggies Online (CAO) program, an initiative led by the Animal Agriculture Alliance, announces the addition of a full scholarship to AgChat Foundation’s 2015 Collegiate Congress scheduled for January 17-18, 2015. The CAO is a nationwide scholarship…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Experts Weigh in on Industry Advancements, Highlight Center for Livable Future’s Inaction Experts Weigh in on Industry Advancements, Highlight Center for Livable Future’s Inaction October 22, 2013 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance today hosted a teleconference with various third-party experts to discuss the industry improvements presented in the Alliance report “Advances in…
Celebrate Food Day, Every Day With Miss America Teresa Scanlan October 18, 2011 – Every day is Food Day to America’s farmers and ranchers, says Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan. The high-profile agriculture advocate is joining the Animal Agriculture Alliance to announce the launch of www.realfarmersrealfood.com with a call to action for Americans to celebrate…
Alliance Exposes Meatless Monday Campaign for Dishonesty about Participation Levels October 17, 2013 – After weeks of investigation, the Animal Agriculture Alliance has concluded that the Meatless Monday Campaign is grossly misrepresenting the campaign’s enrollment and prevalence among schools, restaurants, hospitals and colleges. Since the inception of the Meatless Monday campaign, the Alliance has closely…
Dr. Oz Wrong About Chicken Production October 13, 2010 – The October 7 episode of the The Doctor Oz Show promised to reveal to viewers the “truth” about the chicken industry. Unfortunately, host Dr. Mehmet Oz repeated many myths about poultry production to his studio audience that simply aren’t true. Viewers of the program should remember that 97…
Response to Idaho Dairy Video October 10, 2012 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance has long condemned the mistreatment of animals raised for food and works to promote science-based animal care guidelines. The disturbing images released today by an extreme vegan organization do not accurately reflect the animal care and handling practices currently in place on…
Animal Agriculture Alliance concerned by Sacramento’s adoption of “Meatless Mondays” October 4, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance reached out to Sacramento’s Mayor and City Council today to express its concern about the city’s recent decision to adopt “Meatless Mondays” in honor of Paul McCartney, who is playing a concert in the city tonight. …
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