Two of our local foods bills will be voted on in the next few days! Cottage foods is on Saturday, and DSHS Better Communications is…
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Action Alert (Texas): Good bills, bad bills – we need your help with both!
Update April 28, 2013: We have good news and bad news from the Texas legislative session. The good news is that seven of our bills…
Good news, bad news with Texas food and farm bills – we need your help with both!
We have good news and bad news from the Texas legislative session. The good news is that both the raw milk bill and the cottage…
Action Alert (Texas): Call Your Texas Legislators to Oppose New Animal ID Bill
The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that would authorize the Texas Animal Health Commission to adopt federal regulations and require every chicken to have a…
Press Release (Texas): Texans Gather at the Capitol to Show Support of Local Farms and Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Texans Gather at the Capitol to Show Support of Local Farms and Food Citizens Lobbying Day Relies on Strength in Numbers of People…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk & Health Permit Fee Bills Heard by Public Health Committee: Next Steps
Last Wednesday’s hearing on the raw milk and permit fees bills went very well, and we had tremendous support from our grassroots. THANK YOU to everyone…
Press Release: Texas Legislators Focus on Local Farms and Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Texas Legislators Focus on Local Farms and Food Raw Milk Gains Attention in Wake of Farmer’s Suspension AUSTIN, Texas – February 13,…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk Drop Point Busted – Help Us Change the Law!
Although Texas farmers can get a license to sell raw milk, state regulations limit the sales to “on farm” only. The state agency’s position is that…
2013 Texas Legislature: House Committees
Please make a special effort to call – and get your friends and family to call – if you live in one of these districts. Note that some…
2013 Texas Legislature: Local Farm and Food Bills
The Texas Legislature is considering several bills to support local farmers and remove some of the barriers for local food systems. Below is a brief description…