Improve Access to Locally Raised Eggs: HB 2953/ SB 1864

CURRENT STATUS-SENATE & HOUSE: HB 2953 / SB 1864

Locally raised eggs are in high demand by consumers, but grading regulations create unnecessary barriers for farmers. “Grading” involves weighing and measuring each egg, sorting them by size, and being licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Grading is a marketing issue and provides no benefits from a health or food safety perspective. Texas farmers can legally sell ungraded eggs directly to consumers, and do so at farmers’ markets all over the state – with no reported problems. But farmers can’t sell those same eggs to chefs or grocers without a grading license. HB 2953/ SB 1864 would allow farmers to sell eggs clearly labeled as “ungraded” and identifying their farm, so that consumers can make informed choices.  Click here for more.