TX
Texas Senate Bill SB25

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB25

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/10/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/12/25  
Out of House Committee
5/21/25  
Voted on by House
5/26/25  
Governor Action
6/22/25  

Caption

Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.

Impact

This legislation possesses a significant long-term effect on state laws by updating existing educational mandates, particularly in how nutrition is taught across various educational levels. It includes specific curriculum directives for educational institutions concerning nutrition and physical activity, thus formalizing health education as a crucial component of student development in Texas. Moreover, the bill introduces civil penalties for violations of food labeling standards, thereby enhancing consumer protection and promoting transparency in food products available to residents.

Summary

SB25 focuses on enhancing health and nutrition standards across Texas, aiming to promote healthier lifestyles through a multitude of educational and regulatory measures. The bill mandates schools, both primary and secondary, to incorporate physical activities into their curricula while also introducing requirements for health education regarding nutrition. Furthermore, it establishes a Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee to develop and maintain nutritional guidelines tailored to the state's needs, ensuring the health education of future healthcare providers through mandated coursework in nutrition and metabolic health.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SB25 appears to be largely positive, with support stemming from various health advocates who view the bill as a necessary step towards better public health outcomes. However, there are also concerns among some stakeholders regarding the feasibility of implementing these educational changes effectively, and whether the framework established would adequately address all health-related issues in Texas. Nonetheless, the general discourse suggests an agreement on the importance of increasing awareness and education on nutrition and health.

Contention

Notable points of contention relate to the practicality of enforcing these new dietary and educational standards in an already burdened educational system. Some educators and health professionals express concerns that the added requirements could lead to challenges in meeting diverse student needs and capabilities, particularly in underfunded districts. Additionally, the implications of civil penalties on food manufacturers and the potential ramifications of increased regulatory scrutiny have sparked debate regarding the balance between public health interests and economic impact.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 28. Courses Of Study; Advancement
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  • Chapter 63. Permanent Funds For Health-related Institutions Of Higher Education
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  • Chapter 51. Provisions Generally Applicable To Higher Education
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Health And Safety Code

  • Chapter 431. Texas Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act
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  • Chapter 119. Texas Health Improvement Network
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Occupations Code

  • Chapter 156. Registration Of Physicians
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  • Chapter 204. Physician Assistants
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  • Chapter 301. Nurses
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  • Chapter 701. Dietitians
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Latest TX SB25 Activity

View All Events: TX 2025 - 89th Regular SB25

Companion Bills

TX HB25

Identical Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living; authorizing a civil penalty.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX HB4016

Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.

TX SB8

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB5261

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

Similar Bills

TX HB25

Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX HB708

Relating to higher education transfer practices, articulation agreements, policies for dropping courses, and special-purpose centers and to the formula funding for certain credit hours.

TX HB30

Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education; authorizing a fee.

TX SB25

Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.

TX SB215

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including related changes to the status and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.

TX HB2812

Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.

TX HB3468

Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework.

TX HB104

Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency.