The bill, H.B. No. 3137, introduces significant restrictions on 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 various preservatives.

Violations of these prohibitions will result in civil penalties of up to $500 for each offense, with each item sold considered 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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