HB 3734
AN ACT relating to testing for mifepristone and other estrogen hormones in
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Requires water testing to specifically include screening for mifepristone and estrogen hormones, expanding current water quality monitoring protocols. The new requirement will apply to water testing procedures overseen by health authorities, mandating that these additional substances be analyzed during standard water quality assessments. The requirement will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving water testing facilities time to adapt their testing methodologies to include these specific chemical screenings.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to testing for mifepristone and other estrogen hormones in BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 341.033, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows: (c-1) The water testing required under Subsection (c) must include testing for mifepristone and estrogen. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to testing for mifepristone and other estrogen hormones in
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