HSUS Targets Egg Producers The Humane Society of the United States recently released video recorded by an undercover activist alleging charges of animal cruelty against two of the country’s largest egg farms. April 8, 2010- The two-minute video, taken on a camera phone, was presented to reporters and the pubic after being highly edited.…
When You Have to Go Off the Map: Alliance Summit to Discuss Proactively Managing a Crisis Early registration extended for 2015 Stakeholders Summit April 8, 2015 – Due to great response, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that early registration has been extended until April 15th for its 2015 Stakeholders Summit, themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” At the…
Experts to discuss changing the public narrative around antibiotic use at Alliance Summit Early registration ends April 11th April 7, 2016 – Antibiotic use in animal agriculture has been a dominant theme of media coverage and public discussion over the past year, with several restaurant and retail chains announcing new policies for suppliers. An expert…
Stakeholders Summit Preview: Register Today! ARLINGTON, VA – Early registration for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit ends April 6. The 2010 Summit will bring together leaders from across the food and farm sectors to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing food production. The theme, “Truth, Lies and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our…
Alliance Awards Third College Aggies Online Scholarship Casper College Students Win 1st Place in Agriculture Advocacy Competition April 5, 2012 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the results of its third annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program was developed to help college students utilize social media to…
Last Chance for Stakeholders Summit Early Registration and Hotel Rates Register Today! ARLINGTON, VA – Early registration for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit ends April 6. The 2010 Summit will bring together leaders from the food and farm sectors in Arlington, Virginia to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing food…
Learn Effective Communication Strategies At Stakeholders Summit Register Today! April 4, 2012- There’s still time to register to be part of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s eleventh annual Stakeholders Summit! The 2012 Summit will be held May 2-3 in Arlington, VA and will explore the timely theme of “Real Farmers Real Food: Celebrating Tradition and…
Scholarships Awarded to College Aggies Online Winners Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Casper College Take Home Top Honors April 4, 2011- The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the results of its second annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program was developed in partnership with the American National CattleWomen, Inc.…
Alliance Awards College Aggies Online Scholarships North Dakota State University Students Win1st Place in Advocacy Competition April 1, 2013 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the results of its fourth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program was developed to help college students utilize social media to share…
Early registration and hotel discounts for Stakeholders Summit extended through April 11th Registration on pace to exceed attendance record April 1, 2016 – With a nod to April Fools’ Day, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced a change in early registration and hotel discounts for the 2016 Stakeholders Summit. Due to unprecedented interest in the Summit,…
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