Joint Committee on Nutrition & Health in Public Schools

NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 78th Legislative Session.

Committee Information

SENATE MEMBERS

  • Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. —CHAIR
  • Sen. Bob Deuell
  • Sen. Jane Nelson

HOUSE MEMBERS

  • Rep. Jodie Laubenberg —VICE-CHAIR
  • Rep. Jaime Capelo
  • Rep. Vicki Truitt

OTHERS

  • Susan Combs
  • Nancy M. DiMarco
  • Adrian B. Johnson
  • William John Klish
  • Shirley J. Neeley
  • Dora Rivas
  • Eduardo Sanchez
  • Michael J. Sullivan
  • Melissa Ann Wilson

CLERK:
LeAnn Gallegos

TEL:
(512) 463-0385

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Reports

The following reports are available for download:

Interim Charges

  • The Committee shall:
    • determining the nutritional content and quality of foods and beverages served to public school children, including food service meals, a la carte foods, and competitive foods and food provided in vending machines;
    • evaluating the short-term and long-term financial, psychological, and physiological impact of obesity in public school children;
    • assessing the academic, emotional, and health value of a universal breakfast and lunch program by evaluating school children from school districts that provide each child a free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch;
    • evaluating school contracts relating to competitive food products and vending machines.
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