Relating to the prohibited manufacture, processing, possession, distribution, offer for sale, and sale of cell-cultured protein.

SB 822 defines "cell-cultured protein" in Texas law as food derived from animal cells grown in a lab, clarifying that existing food safety regulations apply to this product type. The bill does not create new prohibitions but explicitly includes cell-cultured protein under current laws against adulterated or misbranded food. It directly affects producers, processors, and sellers of cell-cultured meat products within Texas, requiring them to comply with existing labeling and safety standards. The key mechanism is a new definition added to the Health and Safety Code, ensuring these products fall under established regulatory frameworks. This is a technical clarification, not a new restriction on the product itself.