Sec. 435.003. MILK SPECIFICATIONS. (a) The executive commissioner by rule may:
(1) define what constitutes Grade "A" raw milk, Grade "A" raw milk products, Grade "A" pasteurized milk, Grade "A" pasteurized milk products, milk for manufacturing purposes, and dairy products; and
(2) provide specifications for the production and handling of milk and milk products listed in Subdivision (1) according to the safety and food value of the milk or milk products and the sanitary conditions under which they are produced and handled.
(b) The rules must be based on and consistent with the most recent federal definitions, specifications, rules, and regulations relating to milk and milk products.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1387 (S.B. 1714), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1387 (S.B. 1714), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1077, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle A - Food and Drug Health Regulations
Subchapter A. Milk Offered for Sale and Milk Grading
Section 435.0015. Applicability of Other Law
Section 435.002. Grading of Milk and Milk Products
Section 435.003. Milk Specifications
Section 435.004. Inspection of Milk and Milk Products by Department
Section 435.005. Inspection of Milk and Milk Products by Other Entities
Section 435.006. Permit to Sell Milk
Section 435.007. Use of Misleading Label
Section 435.008. Milk for Resale
Section 435.012. Refusal to Grant Permit; Suspension or Revocation of Permit