“I named SB 25 as a priority of mine because making Texas healthy again is the perfect way to ensure Texans can capitalize on our bright future."
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 25, Make Texas Healthy Again, by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham:
“Texas is the gold standard of American exceptionalism. With a rapidly expanding population, and with companies moving to Texas at a rate never seen before, our economy has never been stronger. It is more important than ever that Texans are fit and healthy to power our state forward.
“I named SB 25 as a priority of mine because making Texas healthy again is the perfect way to ensure Texans can capitalize on our bright future. The commonsense reforms included in SB 25 highlight how important nutrition and exercise are in maintaining overall health. By promoting exercise and educating the public about how damaging ultra-processed foods can be, we can make a positive difference in Texans’ lives. I thank Sen. Kolkhorst for her leadership on this critical issue.”
Senate Bill 25, by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, requires food labels to warn Texas consumers which ingredients are banned in other countries starting in 2027. SB 25 also requires daily physical education for students from kindergarten to eighth grade and prohibits the removal of recess, physical education, and sports practice for disciplinary reasons. Additionally, the bill requires nutrition education for students in Texas high schools and institutions of higher learning, along with updated nutrition training for all Texas physicians, medical residents, nurses, physician assistants, and medical students.
SB 25 establishes a nutrition advisory council at the Department of State Health Services with a focus on metabolic health, functional medicine, and chronic disease.
