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TX HB625

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Suleman Lalani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs when requested by a student, parent, or person standing in parental relation to the student

  • Defines "halal" according to the existing definition in Section 17.881 of the Texas Business & Commerce Code

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs provided by public schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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