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TX HB1674
TX HB1674Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense.
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Introduced
12/19/2024
12/19/2024
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in agricultural products, particularly sewage sludge and related materials used as fertilizers or soil amendments. The bill defines PFAS as manufactured fluorinated chemicals and expands the definition of commercial fertilizer to include materials like sewage sludge. It establishes strict limits on PFAS concentrations, with specific parts-per-trillion thresholds for 17 different PFAS compounds. Manufacturers of these agricultural materials must now monthly sample and independently test their products, self-test each batch, and maintain public records of test results. If PFAS levels exceed the specified limits, manufacturers must dispose of the contaminated batch as hazardous waste. The bill creates criminal penalties for knowingly selling or distributing materials with high PFAS concentrations, starting as a Class A Misdemeanor and escalating to a State Jail Felony for repeat offenders. If a manufacturer is found to have multiple non-compliant samples in a calendar year, they will receive a stop-sale order and have their distribution permit suspended. The provisions are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving manufacturers time to adjust to the new regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (76)
Ben Bumgarner (R)*,
Andy Hopper (R)*,
Helen Kerwin (R)*,
Eddie Morales (D)*,
Penny Morales Shaw (D)*,
Diego Bernal (D),
Salman Bhojani (D),
John Bryant (D),
Brad Buckley (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
David Cook (R),
Philip Cortez (D),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Aicha Davis (D),
Yvonne Davis (D),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Caroline Fairly (R),
Lulu Flores (D),
Linda Garcia (D),
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D),
Gary Gates (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Bobby Guerra (D),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Brian Harrison (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Janis Holt (R),
Donna Howard (D),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Venton Jones (D),
Marc LaHood (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
David Lowe (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
John Lujan (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Christian Manuel (D),
Don McLaughlin (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Terry Meza (D),
Brent Money (R),
Matt Morgan (R),
Mike Olcott (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Claudia Ordaz Perez (D),
Jared Patterson (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Richard Raymond (D),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Chris Turner (D),
Cody Vasut (R),
Wesley Virdell (R),
Hubert Vo (D),
Charlene Ward Johnson (D),
Trey Wharton (R),
Gene Wu (D),
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 05/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1674 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01674I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01674I.htm |
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