This law doesn't directly change your household budget since it focuses on farm animals and livestock. You might see slightly more stable food prices if it prevents disease outbreaks.
$30,000-$60,000
No direct impact on your family's finances. If you buy local meat or eggs, better disease control could help keep those prices steady.
$60,000-$100,000
This law won't affect your household spending directly. You might benefit from more stable meat and poultry prices at the grocery store.
Over $100,000
No meaningful change to your household budget unless you own livestock or farm animals. The law mainly affects agricultural businesses and government agencies.
What you can do right now
Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
House Bill 238 expands the Texas Animal Health Commission's power to control and eradicate pests and diseases affecting livestock, exotic livestock, poultry, and exotic birds. The bill allows county courts to cooperate with the commission to protect animals from disease and pests. It also clarifies how diseased or pest-infested animal remains must be disposed of safely.
