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TX SB886

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "commercial fertilizer" to include biosolids, compost, wastewater residuals, sewage sludge, and similar materials derived from sewage sludge that are used for agricultural purposes

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, distributing, or applying sewage-derived fertilizer materials containing PFAS above specified concentration limits, ranging from 300 to 40,300 parts per trillion depending on the specific PFAS compound (17 different substances listed)

  • Requires manufacturers of sewage-derived fertilizer materials to submit monthly samples to the Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service for PFAS testing and to self-test each batch before distribution, with results published on their website

  • Mandates stop-sale orders and permit suspension if a manufacturer has two or more samples exceeding PFAS limits within a calendar year, or fails to submit required samples twice in a year; non-compliant batches must be disposed of through hazardous waste management or incineration

  • Creates a criminal offense for intentionally or knowingly selling, distributing, or applying materials exceeding PFAS limits, punishable as a Class A misdemeanor for first offense and a state jail felony for subsequent violations; effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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