Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3738 — Relating to an annual study on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school lunches.

Last action — Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to an annual study on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school lunches.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 12.052, Agriculture Code.

  • Section 12.052, Agriculture Code

    Sec. 12.052. STUDY ON PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN SCHOOL LUNCHES. (a) In this section, "perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance" means any member of the class of manufactured fluorinated chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (b) The department, with assistance from the Texas Education Agency, shall conduct an annual study to determine levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food served to students under the school lunch program administered by the department under 42 U.S.C. Section 1751 et seq. The study must analyze representative samples of: (1) each food distributed to schools under the program; and (2) other foods commonly purchased by schools using program subsidies. (c) Not later than December 31 of each year, the department shall prepare a report with the results of the study conducted under Subsection (b) and submit the report to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each member of the legislature. (d) The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including to determine which perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to test for in the food served to students.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Public Education

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3738 do?
Relating to an annual study on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school lunches.
Who sponsors HB 3738?
HB 3738 is sponsored by Helen Kerwin, Wes Virdell, Joanne Shofner, Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, Caroline Harris Davila, Janis Holt, David Lowe, Don McLaughlin, Mike Olcott, Valoree Swanson, Ellen Troxclair, and Cody Vasut.
What is the current status of HB 3738?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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