Relating to the prohibited retail sale and provision to minors of certain over-the-counter weight loss drugs and dietary supplements; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1474 prohibits the retail sale or provision of certain over-the-counter weight loss drugs and dietary supplements to minors in Texas. It specifically targets products marketed for weight loss or muscle building, including those containing ingredients like creatine, green tea extract, or raspberry ketone, or those labeled with weight-loss claims. Retailers (such as pharmacies and grocery stores) face civil penalties for violating this ban. The law defines prohibited items based on labeling, marketing, or ingredient content, directly affecting businesses selling these products to underage customers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
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Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Suleman Lalani
DDemocratic
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