Texas HB4787 prohibits certain food additives in school meals and items bought with SNAP benefits.

Texas HB4787 amends the Education Code and Human Resources Code to prohibit school districts and charter schools from providing food and drinks containing specific additives. It also restricts the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing food and drinks with these additives. The prohibited substances include red 3, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, blue 2, green 3, citrus red dye 2, and orange B dye. The provisions of this act take effect September 1, 2027, and apply starting with the 2027-2028 school year.

Texas HB4787 prohibits certain food additives in school meals and items bought with SNAP benefits.

Texas HB4787 amends the Education Code and Human Resources Code to prohibit school districts and charter schools from providing food and drinks containing specific additives. It also restricts the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing food and drinks with these additives. The prohibited substances include red 3, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, blue 2, green 3, citrus red dye 2, and orange B dye. The provisions of this act take effect September 1, 2027, and apply starting with the 2027-2028 school year.