To supply federal assistance to texas to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry…

The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service awarded a cooperative agreement to the Department of State Health Services, Texas, for $18.302 million on October 1, 2025, to operate a state meat and poultry inspection program under the Cooperative Agreements with States for Intrastate Meat and Poultry Inspection program (CFDA 10.475).

The recipient operates a meat and poultry inspection program to ensure an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products for Texas consumers. The program enables local and mid-sized meat and poultry processors to operate under state inspection that meets federal standards while maintaining state oversight and flexibility. Performance period runs October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with all work performed in Texas. The Food Safety and Inspection Service will conduct an audit every three years to validate that the state program maintains standards at least equal to federal requirements. States renew these cooperative agreements annually, subject to Secretary of Agriculture approval. Complete accounting records are available to the Comptroller General and authorized representatives of the Secretary of Agriculture.

To supply federal assistance to texas to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.