Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.

Contracts

• Supply Agreements: Immediately review and terminate agreements for cell-cultured products using "Change in Law" or "Illegality" termination clauses.
• Vendor Warranties: Amend Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) with all protein suppliers. Insert a mandatory warranty clause stating that no products supplied constitute "cell-cultured protein" as defined by Texas Health and Safety Code Section 431.002(5-a).
• Logistics: Update shipping contracts to ensure goods transiting *through* Texas are clearly manifested as "Not for Sale in Texas" to prevent seizure.

Hiring/Training

• Procurement Training: Purchasing managers must be trained to identify and block SKUs labeled as cell-cultured, lab-grown, or cultivated meat.
• Front-line Staff: Retail and service staff do not require certification, but management must issue directives to remove point-of-sale marketing materials for these products.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Traceability: Maintain rigorous "Country of Origin" and production method documentation for all meat products. In the event of an inspection, the burden of proof rests on the retailer/distributor to prove a product is *not* cell-cultured.
• Disposal Manifests: If inventory is destroyed to meet the deadline, retain Certificates of Destruction for 3 years to prove compliance.

Fees & Costs

• Inventory Loss: Businesses must absorb the cost of unsold inventory; the state provides no compensation for the ban.
• Penalties: Violations trigger civil penalties (up to $25,000/day) and potential Class A Misdemeanor charges.
• Insurance Exclusion: Standard liability policies generally exclude coverage for losses arising from intentional violations of criminal statutes.