HB 3456
AN ACT relating to prohibiting high fructose corn syrup from being
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from selling drinks containing high fructose corn syrup during regular school operations, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The restriction does not apply to drinks sold at sporting events or other special events sponsored by the school. The goal appears to be promoting healthier beverage options for students by limiting access to drinks with high fructose corn syrup.
Bill Text
relating to prohibiting high fructose corn syrup from being included in drinks sold by school districts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 33, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 33.9011 to read as follows: Sec. 33.9011. PROHIBITION ON HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP IN DRINKS SOLD BY SCHOOLS. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b), a school district or open-enrollment charter school may not sell any drink that contains high fructose corn syrup. (b) This section does not apply to the sale of drinks by a school district or open-enrollment charter school at a sporting event or other special event sponsored or organized by the district SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026 SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to prohibiting high fructose corn syrup from being
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