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TX SB25
Bill
Status
6/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (7 governor-appointed members) to develop nutritional guidelines, examine impacts of ultra-processed foods on health, and submit annual reports; committee expires December 31, 2032
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Requires warning labels on food products containing any of 44 specified additives (including Red 40, Yellow 5, BHA, BHT, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate) that are restricted in Australia, Canada, the EU, or UK; civil penalties up to $50,000 per day per violating product enforceable by attorney general
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Mandates nutrition education in K-8 health curriculum and requires all high schools to offer a half-credit elective course in nutrition and wellness beginning 2027-2028 school year
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Requires Texas higher education institutions to offer nutrition education courses for associate/baccalaureate students; conditions state funding for health-related institutions on implementing mandatory nutrition curriculum for medical and healthcare students
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Requires physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and dietitians to complete continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health for license renewal beginning January 1, 2027
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Prohibits schools from restricting students' recess or physical activity participation as punishment for academic performance or behavior
Legislative Description
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/22/2025