September 5, 2025
Texas Just Shocked The Food World
Texas Has Officially Banned Lab-Grown Meat As A New Law Takes Effect, Leaving Ranchers Cheering And Innovators Fighting Back It finally happened. As of September 1, 2025, lab-grown meat is officially banned in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 261 earlier this summer, and now the law has taken hold, making Texas one of the few states to take such a firm stand. The ban is set to last two years, through September 2027, and it covers the sale, manufacture, distribution, and even possession of what lawmakers describe as “cell-cultured protein.” In a state known for its cattle, barbecue,