Bill > HB3176

This bill proposes to add a new section to the Texas Health and Safety Code that would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products developed using mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) material for preventing or treating communicable diseases. The bill specifically defines mRNA material as a substance that introduces messenger RNA corresponding to a viral protein, and would make it illegal for any person to create, sell, or distribute such products. This appears to be a direct response to mRNA vaccines, such as those developed for COVID-19 by companies like Pfizer and Moderna, effectively banning these types of medical products in Texas. The proposed legislation would take effect on September 1, 2025, giving manufacturers, healthcare providers, and the public advance notice of the impending restriction. The broad language of the bill could potentially impact future medical innovations using mRNA technology for disease prevention or treatment.