H.B. No. 2840 aims to clarify the definitions and labeling requirements for milk and milk products in Texas. The bill introduces new definitions in Section 435.001 of the Health and Safety Code, specifying that "milk" refers to a liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals, and "milk product" is defined as any product containing milk.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 435.007 by prohibiting the misrepresentation of products as milk or milk products if they do not meet these definitions. Specifically, it states that a person may not label or advertise a product as milk unless it is indeed milk, nor can they represent a product as a milk product unless it qualifies as such. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 435.001, Health and Safety Code 435.007 (Health and Safety Code 435)