Texas SB261: Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.

What the bill says

An act relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.

From the enrolled text, May 28, 2025:

AN ACT relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 431.002, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (5-a) to read as follows: [ADDED: (5-a)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: "Cell-cultured protein" means a food product ] [ADDED: derived from harvesting animal cells and artificially replicating ] [ADDED: those cells in a growth medium to produce tissue.] SECTION 2. Subchapter B, Chapter 431, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 431.02105 to read as TEMPORARY PROVISION. ][ADDED: ][ADDED: (a) ][ADDED: ] [ADDED: The offering for sale or sale of cell-cultured protein for human ] [ADDED: consumption within this state is unlawful and prohibited.] [ADDED: (b)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: A violation of this section may be enforced in the same ] [ADDED: manner as a violation of Section 431.021 is enforced under ] [ADDED: Subchapter C.] [ADDED: (c) This section expires September 1, 2027.] SECTION 3. Sections 431.0805(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (4) "Egg" has the meaning assigned by Section 4(g), Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. Section 1033(g)). The term does not include an analogue product or [[DELETED: …

Sponsors

• Charles Perry (R, SD-028) · primary sponsor
• Kelly Hancock (R, SD-009)
• Lois Kolkhorst (R, SD-018)
• Mayes Middleton (R)
• Kevin Sparks (R, SD-031)
• Stan Gerdes (R, HD-017)
• Stan Kitzman (R, HD-085)
• Gary Vandeaver (R, HD-001)
• Keith Bell (R, HD-004)
• Jay Dean (R, HD-007)
• Trent Ashby (R, HD-057)
• Brad Buckley (R, HD-054)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. June 1, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. June 1, 2025: Signed in the House
5. May 30, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. May 29, 2025: Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
7. May 28, 2025: Reported enrolled
8. May 28, 2025: Record vote
9. May 28, 2025: Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
10. May 28, 2025: Read

Votes

• Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Vote (Out of committee): 8 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Public Health Committee Vote (Out of committee): 7 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Senate concurs in House amendment(s) (May 28, 2025): 27 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3505 RV#3505 (May 25, 2025): 99 yea, 36 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3505 (May 25, 2025): 99 yea, 36 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (May 12, 2025): 26 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB261?

SB261 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.

What does SB261 do?

In its own words: An act relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.

What is the status of SB261?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored SB261?

Charles Perry (R, SD-028), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB261?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB00261