Published April 26, 2021 This session has shaped up to be even more difficult than predicted. On top of COVID, redistricting, and the freeze, the legislators…
Bill Tracking for 2021 TX Legislature
Published February 17, 2021 / Last updated May 17, 2021 The Texas Legislature meets for just 140 days every other year. In that short time,…
Healthy soils bill passes Texas Senate
Published April 20, 2021 Six weeks to go, and we have a lot of promising news! The healthy soils bill, SB 1118, passed the Senate yesterday,…
Improve access to locally produced eggs!
Published April 1, 2021 Small farmers can sell “ungraded” eggs at farmers’ markets all across Texas, but regulations prevent restaurants and retailers from buying those…
Priority bill update from the Texas Legislature, April 12, 2021
Updated April 19, 2021 The healthy soils bill is well on the road to passing! The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 2619…
Take action to protect small produce farms
Tell your legislators to end Texas Department of Ag overreach! Published April 11, 2021 While several of our bills are making good progress in the…
Healthy soil bill gets 1st hearing
Published April 6, 2021 On Thursday, April 8, the House Agriculture Committee will hear HB 2619 by Representative Terry Wilson, our healthy soils bill….
Home Food Security bill scheduled for committee hearing
Published March 29, 2021 One of our priority bills is getting a hearing this week. The Home Food Security bill, HB 1686, would assure people’s right…
Your smart phone & 1 minute can help pass a bill!
Published March 29, 2021 Please take one minute to help us pass some great bills for farmers this session! Every conversation we have with legislators…
Progress report on TX Legislative action
Published March 22, 2021 Just ten weeks to go in the legislative session! Here’s what happened last week: Positive developments on “ag-gag” bill: As…