Supporters of the brand new legislation stated it would “stop Texas shoppers from being a science experiment.”
HOUSTON — Whereas lab-grown meat is likely to be gaining recognition nationwide, right here in Texas, you will not be seeing it in your plate anytime quickly.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a invoice that bans it within the Lone Star State.
Click on right here to learn the invoice that was signed into legislation.
What’s lab-grown meat?
It is actual animal meat made by rising animal cells in a managed setting outdoors the physique of a dwelling animal.
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Affiliation stated the legislation will “stop Texas shoppers from being a science experiment.”
Since lab-grown meat is banned, shoppers is not going to see it labeled as meat or as a meat various in Texas markets. This prevents any confusion between conventional meat and lab-grown merchandise.
Different Texas payments signed into legislation, and vetoed:
The legislation takes impact on Sept. 1, 2025.
Here is a breakdown of the legislation
The invoice prohibits the sale or providing on the market of any “cell-cultured protein” for human consumption in Texas.
“Cell-cultured protein” is outlined within the legislation as a meals product derived from harvesting animal cells and artificially replicating these cells in a development medium to supply tissue, not from animals raised historically.
This implies no meat options made by cell-culturing know-how will likely be legally offered in Texas shops or eating places.
Penalties for violations
Promoting or providing to promote lab-grown meat is a brand new prison offense (Class A misdemeanor), which might be enhanced to a state jail felony for repeat offenses.
