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TX HB1637
Bill
Status
12/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lacey Hull
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the application of glyphosate-containing herbicides on the grounds of public and private schools in Texas
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Allows an exception for high schools to use glyphosate herbicides only for crop production as part of an agriculture curriculum or agricultural research
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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
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Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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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