Texas HB1290 prohibits certain food additives in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.

HB1290 amends the Texas Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from including specific food additives in free or reduced-price meals. The prohibited substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, azodicarbonamide, butylated hydroxyanisole, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide. The prohibition applies to contracts for food provision in free or reduced-price meals entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025, and generally takes effect with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB1290 prohibits certain food additives in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.

HB1290 amends the Texas Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from including specific food additives in free or reduced-price meals. The prohibited substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, azodicarbonamide, butylated hydroxyanisole, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide. The prohibition applies to contracts for food provision in free or reduced-price meals entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025, and generally takes effect with the 2025-2026 school year.