Texas
Raw Milk Laws & Regulations
- Retail Sale of Raw Milk Allowed?
- No
- Other Sale of Raw Milk Allowed
- Yes - sales on farm allowed.
- Citations:
- 25 TX ADC § 217.24 (permit required to sell raw milk at retail); 25 TX ADC § 217.32 (raw milk may only be sold direct to consumer at farm where produced).
- Requirements:
- Bacteria < 20K/mL, coliform < 10/mL, pathogen count zero. 25 TX ADC § 217.28.
Raw Milk Bills & Related Legislation
2013 Regular Session Legislative Session
Bill: HB 46
Expands direct-to-consumer raw milk sales from on-farm only to include farmers' markets, farm stands and county fairs; permits and labels required.
- Status:
- Died in Committee
2013 Regular Session Legislative Session
Bill: HB 75/SB 237
Would allow delivery of raw milk off the farm and sale at farmers markets
- Status:
- In Public Health Committee
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Real Life Dangers of
Raw Milk
Several families offered to share their stories on video to help raise awareness about the potential risks and negative effects on health from drinking contaminated raw milk.
