Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill addresses the production, sale, and use of agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), setting specific concentration limits for these substances. It mandates that manufacturers test batches monthly and independently analyze samples for PFAS. If concentrations exceed set limits, manufacturers must notify services, with any noncompliant batches disposed of as hazardous waste. Repeated violations within a year may lead to stop-sale orders and permit suspensions. The bill also establishes criminal offenses for intentional sales or distribution of materials exceeding these limits, with penalties ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony for repeated offenses. The bill takes effect Sept. 1, 2025.
Helen Kerwin, member of the House Committee on Public Education, proposed no more bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Helen Kerwin is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 58th House district. She replaced previous state representative DeWayne Burns in 2025.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
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