Relating to the prohibition on water fluoridation; creating a penalty.

SB 2653 prohibits adding fluoride to public water supplies for fluoridation purposes in Texas. It defines "public water supply" as systems serving at least 15 connections or 25 people annually and bans all fluoride compounds (like sodium fluoride) used for water fluoridation, while exempting naturally occurring fluoride or industrial uses unrelated to water treatment. Violators face a $500 fine for first offenses and $1,000 for subsequent violations, enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting municipal water systems that currently fluoridate tap water.