Texas HB2565 prohibits certain food additives in school meals.

Texas HB2565 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from providing meals containing specific additives. The banned substances include blue 1, blue 2, green 3, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, and any similar additives. This prohibition takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2565 prohibits certain food additives in school meals.

Texas HB2565 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from providing meals containing specific additives. The banned substances include blue 1, blue 2, green 3, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, and any similar additives. This prohibition takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.