H.B. No. 519 amends the Health and Safety Code to redefine and regulate honey production operations in Texas. The bill modifies the definition of a "honey production operation" by removing the term "small" and clarifying that it refers to beekeepers who produce pure honey as defined by the Agriculture Code. Additionally, it establishes that honey production operations are not classified as food service establishments, prohibits local governments from regulating these operations, and mandates that honey or honeycomb sold must comply with specific labeling requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that classifies honey production operations as harvesting and packaging raw agricultural commodities, which allows for the extraction and bottling of honey without requiring additional manufacturing processes. This change aims to simplify regulations for beekeepers and promote local honey production. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 437.001, Health and Safety Code 437.0197 (Health and Safety Code 437)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 437.001, Health and Safety Code 437.0197 (Health and Safety Code 437)