Travis McCormick, founder of Make Texans Healthy Again, said he testified in support of several bills aimed at improving the health of Texans, including Senate Bill 25 and Senate Bill 314, before the Texas Senate Health & Human Services Committee. The hearing took place on February 26.
"America is the greatest country in the world—we lead in innovation, industry, and prosperity. But when it comes to food standards, we are falling behind. Our shelves are stocked with processed products filled with additives, dyes, and preservatives that have been banned in other developed nations. This isn't about expanding government regulations—it's about ensuring that taxpayer-funded meals meet the highest possible standards for safety and quality. SB 314 is a step in the right direction, removing harmful additives from school meals without burdening families or restricting consumer choice," said McCormick.
The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, chaired by Senator Lois Kolkhorst, announced in a press conference on Wednesday that she would lead the Make Texas Healthy Again legislative package, which includes Senate Bill 314.
According to the bill text on Texas Legislature Online, Senate Bill 314, filed by Senator Bryan Hughes, would prohibit certain food additives such as brominated vegetable oil, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide from being included in school lunch programs in Texas. If approved by two-thirds of the legislature, SB 314 would take effect immediately; however, distributors would have one year to comply with some of the bill's requirements.
In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the previous authorization for the use of Red No. 3 in food due to its association with cancer in animal tests. However, food manufacturers were given until January 2028 to remove the ingredient from their products.
According to hearing records, testifying in favor of Senate Bill 314 were True Med Founder Calley Means, Ways2Well CEO Brigham Buhler, and Dr. Mark Hyman, physician and founder of UltraWellness Center.
Make Texans Healthy Again is a grassroots initiative founded by McCormick focused on addressing chronic disease, poor nutrition, and preventable health issues in Texas. According to its website, the group has been meeting with state legislators and hosting public forums to advance state-level policies aimed at improving health outcomes in Texas.
