Relating to an annual study on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school lunches.
HB 3738 requires the Texas Department of Agriculture (with Texas Education Agency assistance) to conduct an annual study measuring PFAS levels in school lunches served through the state's school lunch program. The study must test representative samples of all foods distributed to schools under the program and other foods commonly purchased using program subsidies. Results must be reported annually to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and all legislators by December 31 each year, with the first report due December 31, 2026. This bill directly affects Texas public school lunch programs and the agencies managing food safety compliance.
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Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
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Referred to Public Education
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Mar 26, 2025
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2 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
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P
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
P
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Caroline Harris Davila
RRepublican
Co
Cas Garcia Hernandez
DDemocratic
Co
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
Co
David Lowe
RRepublican
Co
Don McLaughlin
RRepublican
Co
Ellen Troxclair
RRepublican
Co
Janis Holt
RRepublican
Co
Mike Olcott
RRepublican
Co
Valoree Swanson
RRepublican
Co
Wes Virdell
RRepublican
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