Cultivated meat, grown from animal cells without slaughter, faces a ban in Texas, prompting a federal lawsuit. Two companies, Wildtype and Upside Foods, along with the Institute for Justice, argue the ban unconstitutionally protects conventional agriculture. Texas lawmakers explicitly stated their goal was to safeguard the state's agricultural industry, not public health. The ban, effective September 1st, carries significant fines and potential jail time for violations. This follows similar bans in Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Mississippi, Montana, and Nebraska. The lawsuit contends the Texas law violates the Commerce Clause by hindering interstate commerce and the Supremacy Clause by conflicting with federal regulations. Cultivated meat companies aim to provide consumers with an alternative for reduced meat consumption beneficial to the climate. They compare the process to brewing and emphasize it occurs in production facilities, not traditional labs. The companies argue that restricting food choices infringes on personal freedoms. They are seeking a preliminary injunction to block the Texas ban while the legal challenge proceeds.