Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Died

HB 1304 — Relating to required labeling of certain products containing or derived from aborted human fetal tissue.

Last action — Referred to Public Health: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM

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Summary

Relating to required labeling of certain products containing or derived from aborted human fetal tissue.

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 431.085, Section 431.118, Section 431.143.

  • Section 431.085

    Sec. 431.085. LABELING REQUIRED FOR FETAL TISSUE FOOD PRODUCT. (a) In this section: (1) "Fetal tissue food product" means a food or food additive that: (A) contains human fetal tissue; (B) is manufactured using human fetal tissue; or (C) is otherwise derived from research using human fetal tissue. (2) "Human fetal tissue" means tissue, cells, including cells from fetal cell lines, or organs obtained or originally derived from an aborted unborn child. (b) A person may not sell in this state a fetal tissue food product unless the product is clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with department rules. (c) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the form and contents of the label required by Subsection (b).

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  • Section 431.118

    Sec. 431.118. LABELING REQUIRED FOR FETAL TISSUE MEDICAL PRODUCT. (a) In this section: (1) "Fetal tissue medical product" means a medication, vaccine, or other medical product used in medical treatment that: (A) contains human fetal tissue; (B) is manufactured using human fetal tissue; or (C) is otherwise derived from research using human fetal tissue. (2) "Human fetal tissue" means tissue, cells, including cells from fetal cell lines, or organs obtained or originally derived from an aborted unborn child. (b) A person may not sell, dispense, or administer in this state a fetal tissue medical product unless the product is clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with department rules. (c) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the form and contents of the label required by Subsection (b).

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  • Section 431.143

    Sec. 431.143. LABELING REQUIRED FOR FETAL TISSUE COSMETIC PRODUCT. (a) In this section: (1) "Fetal tissue cosmetic product" means a cosmetic product that: (A) contains human fetal tissue; (B) is manufactured using human fetal tissue; or (C) is otherwise derived from research using human fetal tissue. (2) "Human fetal tissue" means tissue, cells, including cells from fetal cell lines, or organs obtained or originally derived from an aborted unborn child. (b) A person may not sell in this state a fetal tissue cosmetic product unless the product is clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with department rules. (c) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the form and contents of the label required by Subsection (b).

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Action History

  1. Referred to Public Health

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1304 do?
Relating to required labeling of certain products containing or derived from aborted human fetal tissue.
Who sponsors HB 1304?
HB 1304 is sponsored by Andy Hopper, Tom Oliverson, Ben Bumgarner, Briscoe Cain, Richard Hayes, Hillary Hickland, Helen Kerwin, Mitch Little, David Lowe, Will Metcalf, Brent Money, Nate Schatzline, Alan Schoolcraft, Shelby Slawson, Tony Tinderholt, Steve Toth, Carrie Isaac, Keresa Richardson, Joanne Shofner, and Wes Virdell.
What is the current status of HB 1304?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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