The bill, H.B. No. 3137, introduces new regulations regarding the sale and application of certain herbicides and food and beverage additives in Texas. It amends the Agriculture Code by adding Section 76.1415, which prohibits the sale, distribution, and application of specific herbicides, including chloropropham, glyphosate, and dicamba. Additionally, it amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 431.024, which prohibits the sale of food and beverages intended for human consumption that contain a list of harmful additives, such as aspartame, artificial flavoring, and monosodium glutamate (MSG), among others.

The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations of these prohibitions, with fines not exceeding $500 for each violation, and specifies that each item sold constitutes a separate violation. The attorney general is authorized to file suit to recover these penalties, which will be deposited into the general revenue fund. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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