SB 1976 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to certain testing requirements at certain wastewater treatment facilities.

This bill requires wastewater treatment facilities near large cities to conduct quarterly testing for specific chemicals in their intake and outflow water. It targets facilities within 10 miles of municipalities with populations of 25,000 or more, prioritizing those representative of typical systems for each population size. Testing must be performed by accredited labs for 10 listed urinary metabolites (like bisphenol A, estrone, and testosterone) and reported publicly online with detailed records including dates, locations, and results in parts per trillion. The bill aims to monitor environmental exposure to these chemicals but does not establish enforcement penalties or alter facility operations beyond the testing requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Apr 14, 2025
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Apr 14, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Bryan Hughes
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