Advisory Committee Duties

Sec. 119B.004. ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUTIES. The advisory committee shall: (1) examine the impact of nutrition on human health and examine the connection between ultra-processed foods, including foods containing artificial color and food additives, and the prevalence of chronic diseases and other chronic health issues; (2) provide an independent review of scientific studies analyzing the effects of ultra-processed foods on human health; (3) provide education on the effects of ultra-processed foods on human health; and (4) develop and maintain dietary and nutritional guidelines based on the consensus of available scientific studies and information concerning diet and nutrition. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 25), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2025.