Governor Abbott Signs Make Texas Healthy Again Bill

On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation. This included Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379.

These bills were signed alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Senate Bill 25 (Kolkhorst/Hull) known as the 'Make Texas Healthy Again' Act, promotes healthier living for all Texans by embedding nutrition education across k-12 schools, higher education, and the healthcare workforce. Additionally, it requires stronger food label transparency for consumers.

Senate Bill 314 (Hughes/Harris-Davila) prohibits schools from serving foods with certain additives as a part of free or reduced-price meals.

Senate Bill 379 (Middleton/Gerdes) prohibits individuals from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase sweetened drinks and candy.