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TX SB191

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each school district to adopt a healthy and safe school water plan that includes periodic lead testing of water sources used for drinking or food preparation and provisions to reduce lead exposure

  • Mandates school districts restrict access to any water source within 48 hours if lead testing shows levels exceeding 15 parts per billion, and prohibits restoring access until subsequent testing confirms lead levels below that threshold

  • Directs the Texas Education Agency to collaborate with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Department of State Health Services, and regional education service centers to develop a model plan by December 31, 2025

  • Requires all school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt their water plans by September 1, 2026

  • Authorizes the Texas Education Agency to develop a reimbursement program for school districts' lead testing costs, contingent on available funding

Legislative Description

Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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