Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs three health-focused bills into law

"Senate Bill 25, which mandates that packaged foods sold in Texas display warning labels if they contain synthetic food dyes, including Blue No. 2 and Green No. 3. These additives have come under increased scrutiny for potential behavioral and health effects, especially in children. Beginning in 2027, products with these synthetic food dyes will be required to display a label stating, "WARNING: This product contains an ingredient that is not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union or the United Kingdom." (Related: Kraft Heinz removes SYNTHETIC DYES from its products, aligning with MAHA initiative.)"

"The laws, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support on Aug. 27, aim to curb the consumption of harmful food additives and limit access to sugary products through government assistance programs. These three bills include: Senate Bill 25, which mandates that packaged foods sold in Texas display warning labels if they contain synthetic food dyes, including Blue No. 2 and Green No. 3. Senate Bill 314 bans specific additives (e.g., brominated vegetable oil, titanium dioxide) in school meals, while Senate Bill 379 prohibits SNAP recipients from purchasing sweetened drinks and candy."

"Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Abbott at the signing, praising Texas as a national leader in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Despite the reforms, Kennedy highlighted Texas' poor health insurance coverage and urged further action to advance his broader public health agenda."

On Aug. 27, Texas enacted three bipartisan health laws targeting synthetic food dyes, certain additives in school meals, and SNAP purchases. Senate Bill 25 requires packaged foods containing synthetic dyes to display a warning label beginning in 2027 that cites international authorities. Senate Bill 314 bans additives such as brominated vegetable oil and titanium dioxide from school meals. Senate Bill 379 prevents SNAP recipients from buying sweetened drinks and candy. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended the signing, praised the Make America Healthy Again movement, and urged further action on coverage and public health priorities.

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