Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.

HB 2976 requires Texas restaurants and food service establishments to accurately label catfish dishes. It prohibits calling non-catfish fish (like Swai or Pangasius) "catfish" and mandates that if similar fish is served, the menu must clearly state the specific type (e.g., "Swai fish"). Violations carry fines up to $750 per day, depending on the establishment’s annual food sales (ranging from $250 for smaller businesses to $750 for larger ones). The bill directly affects restaurants that sell fish dishes, aiming to prevent misleading consumer labeling.