SB 1008 - Standardizes food business regulation

SB 1008 reins in burdensome local government overreach by standardizing food service regulations statewide. It stops cities and counties from layering extra fees and red tape on small businesses, especially restaurants, that already comply with state rules. The bill ensures business owners won’t be hit with duplicate permit costs or forced into unnecessary compliance steps that drive up operational expenses. By cutting through bureaucratic clutter, it protects job creators from unpredictable local mandates and legal loopholes. It also strengthens the ability of businesses to push back when local governments overstep their legal boundaries. This promotes a healthier economy, more efficient governance, and a better climate for entrepreneurship in Texas.