Texas is set to become the seventh state to ban the production and sale of lab-grown “meat” this September amid growing concerns over the safety of the Bill Gates-pushed “food.”
The state is joining a growing movement to protect traditional agriculture and food production from the globalist push for synthetic food alternatives, backed by figures like Gates.
While Florida led the charge, signing the first-ever ban last year, five more states, including Texas, have now joined the fight.
These states are stepping in after the Biden administration’s approval of lab-grown “meat” led to a push for synthetic products in the U.S. general public’s food supply.
Yet, these products are often promoted by wealthy elites with no regard for the livelihoods of local farmers.
Led by Republican Sen. Charles Perry of Lubbock, Texas’s new bill, SB 261, prohibits the production and sale of lab-grown meat, a move aimed at protecting the state’s thriving cattle industry and addressing concerns over the health impacts of these artificial products.
The bill, which also includes civil and criminal penalties, received bipartisan support and was signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
It will take effect on September 1.
“This legislation protects Texas consumers and supports our traditional agricultural economy,” Perry said.
“The introduction of lab-grown meat could disrupt traditional livestock markets, affecting rural economies and family farms, and we cannot allow that to happen.”
According to the Texas Agriculture Department, Texas is the leader in beef cattle production, with nearly 15% of the national beef market.
The state’s cattle industry is a vital part of its agricultural economy, with beef and dairy accounting for $15.5 billion in market value in 2022 alone.
Florida, under Gov. Ron DeSantis, was the first state to act, signing its own lab-grown “meat” ban into law last year to protect the state’s cattle industry.
Alabama quickly followed suit, and this year, five additional states—South Dakota, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Indiana—have passed similar bans, ensuring the preservation of traditional farming practices.
The fight against lab-grown “meat” is one that has escalated after the first Trump administration set the groundwork for regulating these synthetic “foods,” with the FDA and USDA overseeing the production of cell-based food products.
Despite these efforts, the Biden administration approved lab-grown “chicken” and “seafood,” allowing companies like California-based, Bill Gates-funded Upside Foods to sell these products in restaurants nationwide.
Gates has been at the forefront of the push to revolutionize the food industry, particularly through his investments in lab-grown or “cultured” meat companies.
His investment firm, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, has poured millions into startups that aim to replace traditional animal agriculture with synthetic, lab-grown alternatives.
These investments align with Gates’ broader agenda to promote sustainable food systems, but they’ve also sparked controversy as concerns rise about the future of farming and food sovereignty.
Among the most prominent companies that Gates has supported is Upside Foods (formerly Memphis Meats), a leader in cultured “meat” production.
This company aims to produce lab-grown “chicken,” “beef,” and “duck” in factories that bypass the need to livestock and traditional farms.
With Gates’ backing, Upside Foods has already secured approval for its products in some countries, including Singapore, and is working to bring its products to restaurants and grocery stores worldwide.
Through his firm Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Gates has also invested heavily in Eat Just (formerly Hampton Creek), a company known for its plant-based products and lab-grown “chicken.”
In fact, Eat Just made history when its cultured “chicken” became the first of its kind to be approved for sale in Singapore in 2020.
But it’s not just plant-based foods that Gates is invested in.
His push for synthetic food extends directly into the heart of the lab-grown “meat” industry.
Gates has frequently endorsed the idea of using lab-grown “meat” as a sustainable, “climate-friendly alternative” to traditional beef and poultry.
His investment in Impossible Foods, a company focused on plant-based substitutes like the Impossible Burger, further highlights his commitment to dominating the food supply.
While Gates’ investments are often portrayed as part of the solution to “climate change,” critics argue that his push for lab-grown meat is part of a larger agenda by global elites to control food systems and reduce the power of rural communities and traditional farming.
As the lab-grown meat industry gains momentum, Gates’ influence continues to expand.
While globalists argue that the push is a groundbreaking step toward sustainability, others view it as a dangerous experiment on the future of food, with Gates at the helm pushing for a world where synthetic “meat” and plant-based alternatives replace traditional, wholesome agriculture.
As global elites like Gates and his partners in the “alternative protein” space continue to push these products into the mainstream, the questions grow about whether this is truly about sustainability or if it is part of a larger scheme to control our food.
Upside Foods, along with other lab-grown food companies, has faced legal challenges from states like Florida, arguing that the bans are unconstitutional.
The federal court allowed the lawsuit to proceed, and it remains unclear whether similar challenges will be launched against the other states that have enacted bans.
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) has been a vocal critic of the push for lab-grown “foods,” warning that they undermine American farmers and the integrity of natural food production.
“This isn’t just about meat; it’s about the future of American agriculture and the rights of consumers,” Jackson said in a recent statement.
“We need to protect our farmers, protect our way of life, and ensure that we aren’t sold fake, processed food under the guise of sustainability.”
The introduction of lab-grown meats is part of a broader global push by elites like Bill Gates, who have long supported synthetic food alternatives as part of their “climate change” agenda.
But the growing backlash from concerned Americans, including conservative leaders, proves that there’s a deep resistance to sacrificing natural food sources in the name of globalist-driven sustainability policies.
While some European countries are inching toward approval of lab-grown meat, the U.S. remains divided.
But with states like Texas and Florida pushing back, there’s hope that the future of American agriculture will be preserved.
The question now is whether other states will follow suit or allow the synthetic food movement to take root in the heart of America’s farming communities.
In the end, this fight isn’t just about meat; it’s about the preservation of local farming traditions and the protection of consumers from the influence of global elites who seek to control what’s on our plates.
As the fight intensifies, more states are likely to follow Texas’s lead and take a stand against lab-grown “meat” and other globalist-backed fake “foods.”
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