S.B. No. 25 is a legislative bill designed to improve health and nutrition standards in Texas, particularly in educational settings. It mandates that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools ensure students in prekindergarten through eighth grade participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity daily. The bill also establishes the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, which will develop nutritional guidelines and oversee the implementation of nutrition curricula in schools and higher education institutions. Importantly, it prohibits the restriction of physical activity as a penalty for academic performance or behavior. High schools are required to offer an elective course in nutrition and wellness, and institutions of higher education must provide nutrition education for students in health care-related degree programs.

Additionally, the bill introduces new labeling requirements for food manufacturers regarding certain artificial colors and additives, requiring warning labels on products that contain specified ingredients. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions and seek civil penalties for violations. The legislation also mandates continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health for licensed healthcare professionals, with the Texas Commission responsible for implementing these requirements. The bill outlines specific timelines for the implementation of various provisions, including the establishment of the advisory committee and the development of curricula, with certain sections applicable only to license renewal applications filed on or after January 1, 2027. The act is set 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)