The bill introduces new labeling requirements for food products containing mRNA vaccine material in Texas. It amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 431.085, which prohibits the sale of food injected with mRNA vaccines or containing ingredients derived from such food unless the label clearly states that it contains mRNA vaccine material. Additionally, Section 433.0416 is added to specifically address meat food products, mandating that these products also include a conspicuous notice on their labels if they are derived from livestock that has been injected with an mRNA vaccine.

The bill defines "mRNA vaccine material" as substances included in vaccines that stimulate antibody production through the introduction of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) corresponding to viral proteins. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement these changes, and the law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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