— House Bill 3599 by Representative Shawn Thierry, and sponsored by Senator Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa, has made it to Gov. Abbott’s desk.This legislation will provide a motor fuel tax and licensing fee exemption to nonprofit food bank trucks, allowing them to reinvest the savings into meeting the needs of our communities.Food banks play a role in reducing hunger, addressing community health disparities, and eliminating food waste. Not only do they provide yearround assistance to families in need, but they are often among the first on the ground when disaster strikes. The Feeding Texas network of food banks reports distributing hundreds ...