Texas HB667 requires certain public schools to offer a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs.

Texas HB667 amends the Education Code to mandate that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in counties with a population of 2.1 million or more, or adjacent to such counties, provide a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs upon request by a student or their parent. The provision takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The term "halal" is defined by Section 17.881 of the Business & Commerce Code.

Texas HB667 requires certain public schools to offer a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs.

Texas HB667 amends the Education Code to mandate that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in counties with a population of 2.1 million or more, or adjacent to such counties, provide a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs upon request by a student or their parent. The provision takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The term "halal" is defined by Section 17.881 of the Business & Commerce Code.