Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in Austin Wednesday to promote new "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) state laws.

The new MAHA laws prohibit the use of federal food assistance to purchase sodas and candy; ban certain additives in free and reduced-priced school meals; and create stricter labeling requirements for food manufacturers.

"This puts Texas ahead of the nation in leadership," Kennedy said at an event alongside Abbott at the Texas Capitol. "Texas has chosen a bold new course for public health — one I urge other states to follow."

The new laws were inspired by Kennedy's MAHA movement and given the unofficial moniker "Make Texas Healthy Again" when presented to the Legislature earlier this year. Abbott officially signed t

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