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HB 2343

Relating to required notice regarding shrimp in restaurants and certain prohibitions on purchasing and serving imported shrimp.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charles Cunningham and 8 co-sponsors

Texas bill requiring restaurants to label shrimp origin and restricting certain imported shrimp sales to protect domestic industry and inform consumers.

Placed on General State Calendar
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Bill Summary · HB 2343

Legislative bill overview

HB 2343 requires Texas restaurants to disclose whether shrimp served is domestically sourced or imported, and restricts the purchasing and serving of certain imported shrimp products. The bill aims to inform consumers about the origin of their seafood and potentially protect the domestic shrimp industry.

Why is this important

Consumer transparency about food origins is increasingly demanded by the public, particularly regarding seafood quality and sustainability concerns. The domestic shrimp industry faces significant competition from cheaper imported alternatives, making this a matter of economic protection for Texas's fishing communities and food safety advocates.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement and compliance costs: Restaurants may face administrative burdens and costs in verifying shrimp sources and maintaining proper labeling, particularly for small establishments
  • Trade implications: Import restrictions could violate interstate commerce principles or conflict with federal trade regulations, and may trigger retaliatory measures from trading partners
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specific prohibitions on "certain imported shrimp" lack clarity on which countries or farming practices are restricted, creating regulatory uncertainty

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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