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TX SB768

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the University of Houston president to designate a department to conduct a study on the public health effects of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl) chemicals, in collaboration with the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

  • Requires the study to assess health impacts of PFAS found in produce, meat, food, beverages, and their packaging

  • Mandates assessment of PFAS contamination in groundwater, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and other drinking water sources

  • Requires evaluation of PFAS exposure from equipment and materials used by professionals such as firefighters and chemical manufacturing workers

  • Report with study conclusions must be submitted to the legislature by December 1, 2026, with the Act expiring December 31, 2026 and taking effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

2/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/7/2025

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