H.B. No. 1964 introduces a new provision to the Agriculture Code, specifically adding Section 251.009, which establishes a right of action for individuals affected by governmental requirements that violate the chapter. Under this new section, if a political subdivision enforces such a requirement, an aggrieved person can file a lawsuit seeking declaratory or injunctive relief to prevent the enforcement of that requirement. Additionally, the bill allows individuals who win their case to recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

The bill specifies that the new right of action applies only to causes of action that arise on or after the effective date of the Act. It also outlines the conditions for the Act's immediate effect, requiring a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, the Act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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