The bill, H.B. No. 625, mandates that public schools in Texas provide a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs upon request from students or their guardians. It introduces a new section, 33.914, to the Education Code, defining "halal" as per the Business & Commerce Code. The bill requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to accommodate these requests, ensuring that students who adhere to halal dietary laws have access to appropriate meal options.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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