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TX HB1637

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lacey Hull

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the application of glyphosate-containing herbicides on the grounds of public and private schools in Texas

  • Allows an exception for high schools to use glyphosate herbicides only for crop production as part of an agriculture curriculum or agricultural research

  • Bans school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from serving food containing six specific synthetic dyes: Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, as well as substantially similar additives

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the prohibition of glyphosate herbicides and certain food additives at primary and secondary schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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