Texas HB3456 prohibits school districts from selling drinks containing high fructose corn syrup, except at special events.

Texas HB3456 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from selling drinks with high fructose corn syrup, effective from the 2025-2026 school year. This prohibition does not apply to drinks sold at sporting events or other special events organized by the school. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3456 prohibits school districts from selling drinks containing high fructose corn syrup, except at special events.

Texas HB3456 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from selling drinks with high fructose corn syrup, effective from the 2025-2026 school year. This prohibition does not apply to drinks sold at sporting events or other special events organized by the school. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.