The bill, H.B. No. 4810, aims to extend the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program by amending the Agriculture Code. Specifically, it modifies the deadlines for the evaluation and continuation of the program, changing the evaluation report submission date from January 15, 2025, to January 15, 2029, and extending the expiration date of the section from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2029. This evaluation will assess the program's impact on agricultural inspections, particularly regarding wait times for vehicle inspections at border ports.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department of Agriculture can only implement its provisions if the legislature allocates specific funding for that purpose. If such funding is not provided, the department may choose to use other available appropriations to implement the bill. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Agriculture Code 12.050 (Agriculture Code 12)