Texas HB5548 prohibits certain food additives in meals provided by schools.

Texas HB5548 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from providing meals containing specific additives. The banned substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, azodicarbonamide, butylated hydroxyanisole, titanium dioxide, and various food dyes. The prohibition takes effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it can take effect immediately; otherwise, it will become law on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5548 prohibits certain food additives in meals provided by schools.

Texas HB5548 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from providing meals containing specific additives. The banned substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, azodicarbonamide, butylated hydroxyanisole, titanium dioxide, and various food dyes. The prohibition takes effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it can take effect immediately; otherwise, it will become law on September 1, 2025.