82R310 ALL-D
 
  By: Deuell S.B. No. 237
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 435, Health and Safety
  Code, is amended by adding Section 435.0061 to read as follows:
         Sec. 435.0061.  RAW MILK AND RAW MILK PRODUCTS FOR RETAIL
  SALE. (a) Except as provided by Section 435.013, a person who
  holds a permit that authorizes the person to sell raw milk or raw
  milk products at retail may make retail sales of raw milk or raw
  milk products directly to a consumer in this state at:
               (1)  the permit holder's place of business;
               (2)  the consumer's residence; or
               (3)  any other location where producers customarily
  sell their products directly to consumers, including a farmers'
  market, farm stand, flea market, food cooperative, or fair.
         (b)  The permit holder may deliver the raw milk or raw milk
  products to the consumer at the point of sale or any other location
  in this state the consumer designates.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.