S.B. No. 314 is a legislative act that aims to prohibit certain food additives from being included in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in Texas. The bill introduces a new section, 33.9011, to the Education Code, which defines specific food additives that cannot be present in meals served under the national school breakfast and lunch programs. The prohibited substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, various artificial colors, and several other additives, as well as any additive that is substantially similar to those listed.

The act is set to take effect for contracts related to food provision for free or reduced-price meals entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2026, with the possibility of immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature. This legislation reflects a growing concern for the health and safety of students by ensuring that meals provided through school programs do not contain potentially harmful additives.

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