TITLE: Relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.

SUMMARY: Relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 76, Parks and Wildlife Code, is amended by adding Section 76.303 to read as follows: Sec. 76.303. SALE OF RAW OYSTERS FOR CONSUMPTION WITHIN THIS STATE. Any federal regulations that prohibit the interstate transport and sale of oysters that have not been post-harvest treated do not apply to oysters harvested from waters of this state and sold and consumed in this state. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.