Relating to water testing by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at correctional facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and county jails.

This bill requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to conduct regular tap water tests for lead, copper, and arsenic at all Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities and county jails. It mandates that if unsafe levels of these contaminants are found, the affected facility must immediately stop using the contaminated water source until testing confirms it is safe. The TCEQ must establish testing frequency and safe contaminant levels in consultation with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and county commissioners courts, using standards consistent with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting correctional facilities and county jails by requiring new water safety protocols.