1. (a) In this section:

   1. (1) "Cell-cultured protein" has the meaning assigned by Section 431.002.

   2. (2) "Close proximity" means:

      1. (A) immediately before or after the name of the product;
      2. (B) in the line of the label immediately before or after the line containing the name of the product; or
      3. (C) within the same phrase or sentence containing the name of the product.

2. (b) Cell-cultured protein must be labeled in prominent type equal to or greater in size than the surrounding type and in close proximity to the name of the protein using one of the following:

   1. (1) "cell-cultured";
   2. (2) "lab-grown"; or
   3. (3) a similar qualifying term or disclaimer intended to clearly communicate to a consumer the contents of the protein.
3. (c) The provisions of this subchapter apply to cell-cultured protein, as applicable.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 32 (S.B. 664), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 968 (S.B. 261), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2025.