S.B. No. 25 is a legislative bill designed to improve health and nutrition standards in Texas educational institutions, particularly for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The bill amends the Education Code to require daily physical activity for these students and mandates the inclusion of nutrition instruction in health curricula, following guidelines from the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee. High schools are also required to offer an elective course in nutrition and wellness. Additionally, the bill establishes the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee to develop nutritional guidelines and assess the impact of nutrition on health, while also requiring higher education institutions to incorporate nutrition education into health-related programs.

The bill further introduces new labeling requirements for food manufacturers, necessitating warning labels on products containing certain artificial colors, additives, or banned chemicals. It grants the Attorney General enforcement authority to impose civil penalties for violations of these labeling requirements. Moreover, the bill mandates continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health for licensed healthcare professionals, with the Texas Commission responsible for implementing these requirements. The act outlines specific timelines for the implementation of its provisions, including a set expiration date for the chapter in 2032, and is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 28.002, Education Code 28.025 (Education Code 28)
Engrossed: Education Code 28.002, Education Code 28.025, Health and Safety Code 431.0805 (Education Code 28, Health and Safety Code 431)
House Committee Report: Education Code 28.002, Occupations Code 701.304 (Education Code 28, Health and Safety Code 431, Occupations Code 701)
Enrolled: Education Code 28.002, Occupations Code 701.304 (Education Code 28, Health and Safety Code 431, Occupations Code 701)