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TX HB4787

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Shofner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from providing food or drinks to students containing nine specific artificial dyes: Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Citrus Red 2, and Orange B

  • Bans the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to purchase food or drink items containing the same nine artificial dyes, except where federal law requires otherwise

  • Takes effect September 1, 2027, with implementation beginning in the 2027-2028 school year

  • Allows state agencies to delay implementation of any provision if federal waiver or authorization is required, and directs agencies to request such waivers as needed

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting certain additives from being included in food and drinks provided by school districts or purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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