H.B. No. 4810 aims to extend the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program by amending the Agriculture Code. The bill modifies Sections 12.050(k) and (l) to change the evaluation deadline for the program's performance from January 15, 2025, to January 15, 2029, and extends the expiration date of the section from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2029. The evaluation report 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 appropriated, the department may choose to use other available appropriations to implement the provisions. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds 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)
House Committee Report: Agriculture Code 12.050 (Agriculture Code 12)
Engrossed: Agriculture Code 12.050 (Agriculture Code 12)