89R3390 ANG-F     By: Morales Shaw H.B. No. 1145       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;                (4)  the feasibility of using chemical alternatives to   perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals 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, 2026, 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, 2026.          SECTION 4.  EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September   1, 2025.