Bill Text: TX HB4577 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to a study regarding the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in hydraulic fracturing.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-03-22 - Referred to Environmental Regulation [HB4577 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB4577-Introduced.html

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By: Morales Shaw H.B. No. 4577

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study regarding the use of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in hydraulic fracturing.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY. The president of the University of
Houston shall designate a department or entity at the university to
conduct, in collaboration with the Railroad Commission of Texas and
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a study on the use of
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in the hydraulic
fracturing process, including:
(1) the extent of the use of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in the hydraulic fracturing process in
this state;
(2) whether and to what extent the public may be
exposed through the air or water to perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing
process;
(3) the effects on human health and the environment of
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals used in the hydraulic
fracturing process; and
(4) the feasibility of chemical alternatives to
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals used in the hydraulic
fracturing process; and
(5) whether perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
chemicals should be restricted from use in the hydraulic fracturing
process.
SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2024, the
department or entity at the University of Houston designated by the
president of the university to conduct the study under Section 1 of
this Act shall prepare a report with the conclusions of the study
and submit the report to the legislature.
SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires December 31, 2024.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2023.