AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

S.B. 387 amends current law relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.

 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

 

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

 

SECTION 1.  Amends Subchapter E, Chapter 76, Parks and Wildlife Code, by adding Section 76.303, as follows:

 

Sec. 76.303.  SALE OF RAW OYSTERS FOR CONSUMPTION WITHIN THIS STATE.  Provides that any federal regulations that prohibit the interstate transport and sale of oysters that have not been postharvest treated do not apply to oysters harvested from waters of this state and sold and consumed in this state.

 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2011.