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TX HB3292
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Metcalf
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AI Summary
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Prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from serving or selling "ultraprocessed food" on campus during regular school hours, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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Defines "ultraprocessed food" as any food or beverage containing specific additives: brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, or any substantially similar additive
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Bans foods containing synthetic dyes including Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3
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Allows parents or guardians to still provide ultraprocessed food to their own children during school hours
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting ultraprocessed food from being served or sold to students in public schools.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/20/2025