FINAL 2023 TEXAS FOOD LEGISLATION LAWS

The 2023 State of Texas biannual legislative session is finally over! Many of the laws passed went into effect on September 1, 2023.

TexasPHS studied all of the bills affecting food manufacturers, restaurants, food trucks, and cottage food producers. Here are the bills that passed and are now state law. Read more

Swimming Pool and Splash Pad Health Crisis in DFW

It’s just another 110°F day in North Texas and your child wants to visit a local swimming pool or splash pad to play with friends and cool off from the relentless heat and humidity.

This sounds harmless and fun, right?

The data tells a different story. There may be unseen bacteria, viruses, and amoebas that are lurking in the crystal blue waters, which may cause your child to develop a waterborne illness.

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“Dallas cops laughed after disabled military vet was denied restroom, urinated on himself” – Dallas Morning News

This was the top story on dallasnews.com on August 16, 2023: “Dallas cops laughed after disabled military vet was denied restroom, urinated on himself.” It made the staff at TexasPHS sick, frustrated, and angry.

Here is a link to the full story.

In short, a disabled military veteran urinated on himself after he was denied access to the restroom at Serious Pizza in Deep Ellum. The military veteran even had paperwork proving that he had a medical condition that required immediate access to a toilet facility.

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2023 Texas Food Legislation

The 2023 State of Texas biannual legislative session is well underway, and our state lawmakers are attempting to pass meaningful legislation – both big and small. The 88th Texas Legislature’s regular session began January 10, 2023 and runs through May 29, 2023.

TexasPHS studied all of the proposed bills affecting food manufacturers, restaurants, food trucks, and cottage food producers. We invite you to continue reading to discover the most important regulations surrounding FOOD IN TEXAS in 2023.

**Be sure to read the food laws that were passed in 2019 and 2021** Read more