H.B. No. 1275 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in Texas. Specifically, it prohibits the Texas Department of Health from issuing a producer dairy farm permit to any individual for a bovine producer dairy farm located in areas that are either infected with or at a high risk for bovine tuberculosis. This determination will be made based on epidemiological data and defined by the rules set forth by the Texas Animal Health Commission.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature. If it does not achieve this majority, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation aims to enhance public health and safety by preventing the establishment of dairy farms in regions where there is a significant risk of bovine tuberculosis, thereby protecting both livestock and the broader agricultural community.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 435.006 (Health and Safety Code 435)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 435.006 (Health and Safety Code 435)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 435.006 (Health and Safety Code 435)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 435.006 (Health and Safety Code 435)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 435.006 (Health and Safety Code 435)