Relating to the eligibility of an organization to receive surplus agricultural products under certain grants awarded by the Department of Agriculture.

HB 2002 establishes new eligibility requirements for nonprofits seeking state grants to distribute surplus agricultural products. To qualify, organizations must have at least five years of experience coordinating a statewide food bank network, operate a program for collecting and transporting surplus food to low-income communities, and submit a detailed proposal including cost schedules, measurable goals, and evaluation plans. The bill also requires grant recipients to make surplus products available to any food bank operating in five or more Texas counties. This law, effective September 1, 2025, aims to ensure grant recipients have statewide capacity to distribute food efficiently.