Relating to lead in drinking water at public schools.

HB 5552 requires Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a plan for testing drinking water sources (like taps used for drinking or food) for lead at regular intervals. The plan must include maintaining test records, notifying parents and staff of results, and taking immediate action if lead levels exceed 15 parts per billion - such as restricting access, fixing contamination, and retesting until safe. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will develop rules for testing standards, handling high-lead incidents, and reducing lead through methods like filters. This bill directly affects all public schools in Texas by establishing new requirements for water safety and transparency.