89R3705 JTZ-D
By: Gervin-Hawkins H.B. No. 719
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic
metals in lipstick and lip gloss.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 431, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 431.143 to read as follows:
Sec. 431.143. MANUFACTURER DISCLOSURES: LIPSTICK AND LIP
GLOSS COSMETIC. The executive commissioner by rule shall require a
manufacturer that sells a lipstick or lip gloss cosmetic to
disclose on the manufacturer's Internet website and the cosmetic
label:
(1) any toxic metal, including lead, chromium,
cadmium, aluminum, and manganese, in the cosmetic, regardless of
whether the concentration of the metal in the cosmetic is less than
one percent; and
(2) a list of each ingredient in the cosmetic,
including a fragrance, flavor, and color additive.
SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date
of this Act, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human
Services Commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement
Section 431.143, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.