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TX HB501

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jon Rosenthal

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers, and retailers from advertising, labeling, or marketing disposable wipes as "flushable," "sewer safe," or "septic safe" unless the wipes disintegrate or dissolve immediately in water

  • Establishes civil penalties for violations: $1,000 for first offense, $1,000-$5,000 for second offense, and $5,000-$10,000 for third or subsequent offenses

  • Authorizes the attorney general to file suit in district court to recover civil penalties, with collected penalties deposited into the general revenue fund

  • Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief to prohibit a covered entity from selling disposable wipes after a third or subsequent violation has been penalized

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the advertisement of disposable wipes as flushable; authorizing a civil penalty.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Environmental Regulation

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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