Texas HB290 regulates the production, sale, and use of agricultural products containing PFAS in Johnson County, Texas, and creates a criminal offense.

Texas HB290 amends the Agriculture Code to regulate the production, sale, and use of agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Johnson County, Texas. The bill sets specific concentration limits for various PFAS substances in these products and establishes a criminal offense for violations. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor for first-time offenders and a state jail felony for repeat offenders. The bill also mandates monthly sampling and analysis of products by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The act takes effect on September 1, 2026.

Texas HB290 regulates the production, sale, and use of agricultural products containing PFAS in Johnson County, Texas, and creates a criminal offense.

Texas HB290 amends the Agriculture Code to regulate the production, sale, and use of agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Johnson County, Texas. The bill sets specific concentration limits for various PFAS substances in these products and establishes a criminal offense for violations. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor for first-time offenders and a state jail felony for repeat offenders. The bill also mandates monthly sampling and analysis of products by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The act takes effect on September 1, 2026.