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Students and collegiate clubs invited to sign up for College Aggies Online scholarship competition

Press ReleasesBy Emily Ellis June 3, 2020

Undergraduates, graduate students and collegiate clubs invited to sign up for College Aggies Online scholarship competition Annual scholarship competition kicks off September 14 June 3, 2020 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition will return this fall, kicking off September 14. The nine-week program brings together…

Infographic: Advances in Animal Ag

Social MediaBy Admin June 21, 2016

Risk, Awareness & Opportunity – Social Media, Food, and the Passionate Consumer

Alliance Outreach and ProjectsBy Admin February 12, 2016

“Food and beverage brands have become passion brands—people care more now than ever what they consume and how it’s produced, packaged and sold. At the same time, social media has brought companies and consumers closer, meaning it’s imperative to stay vigilant of the shifting social landscape.” Alliance staff tuned in to this webinar and gained…

Alliance Social Media and Blog Response Policy

Social MediaBy Admin February 11, 2016

Social media is an integral part of the Alliance’s mission to engage food chain influencers and promote consumer choice by helping them better understand modern animal agriculture. To ensure the value of social media as a communication channel, we must promote an atmosphere that is conducive to open dialog. The following is the Animal Agriculture…

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Texas Legislation

PENDING

HB 3799
Description:

Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.

Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending

PASSED

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

FAILED

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