HB5204 - Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume livestock processing establishments.

      By: Guillen H.B. No. 5204       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the regulation of certain low-volume livestock   processing establishments.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 433.0245, Health and Safety Code, is   amended by amending Subsections (a-1) and (f) and adding Subsection   (a-2) to read as follows:          (a-1)  For purposes of this section, a low-volume livestock   processing establishment includes an establishment that processes,   in a calendar year :                (1)   includes an establishment that processes fewer   than 10,000 domestic rabbits or more than 1,000 but fewer than   10,000 poultry [ in a calendar year; and                 (2)     does not include an establishment that processes   1,000 or fewer poultry raised by the operator of the establishment   in a calendar year ] ;                 (2)  fewer than 400 domestic swine;                 (3)  fewer than 800 sheep;                 (4)  fewer than 1000 goats; or                 (5) fewer than 100 cattle .           (a-2)     For purposes of this section, a low-volume livestock   processing establishment does not include an establishment that   processes 1,000 or fewer poultry raised by the operator of the   establishment in a calendar year.          (f)  An establishment described by Subsection   (a-2) [ (a-1)(2) ]:                (1)  is not subject to additional state regulation; and                (2)  may sell poultry products directly to consumers.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.