Agriculture Code § 149.004

Sec. 149.004. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF OFFENSE. In a prosecution under this chapter, any of the following is prima facie evidence of an offense: (1) the presence of horsemeat in a retail store in which the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs is exhibited or kept for sale, unless the horsemeat is in a package or container of not more than five pounds and is plainly labeled "horsemeat"; (2) the presence of horsemeat in the wholesaler's establishment, warehouse, meat locker, meat cooler, or other place of storage or handling of the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs, unless the horsemeat is in a package or container of not more than five pounds and is plainly labeled "horsemeat"; (3) the presence of horsemeat mixed or commingled with the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs in hamburger, sausage, or other processed meat products; (4) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 854 (H.B. 3419), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023. (5) the presence of horsemeat in or the delivery or attempted delivery of horsemeat to a restaurant or cafe; and (6) the presence of horsemeat in or the delivery or attempted delivery of horsemeat to an establishment that prepares, cans, or processes food products for human consumption from the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 854 (H.B. 3419), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.