89R8054 CMO-D
By: Menéndez S.B. No. 768
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY. The president of the University of
Houston shall designate a department or entity at the university to
conduct, in collaboration with the Railroad Commission of Texas and
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a study on the
effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public
health. The study must include an assessment of the health impact of
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals found in:
(1) produce, meat, and other food and beverage
products, including their packaging;
(2) groundwater, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and other
water sources used to supply the public with drinking water; and
(3) equipment or materials that:
(A) likely contain perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl chemicals; and
(B) regularly come in contact with
professionals, including firefighters and chemical manufacturing
workers.
SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2026,
the department or entity at the University of Houston designated
by the president of the university to conduct the study under
Section 1 of this Act shall prepare a report with the conclusions of
the study and submit the report to the legislature.
SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires December 31, 2026.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2025.