Amend CSSB 1 (house committee printing) in Article III of the bill, following the appropriations to the University of Houston (page III-136), by adding the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Study on the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health. (a) Out of funds appropriated above, 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 effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health. The study must include an assessment of the health impact of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals found in:

(1)  produce, meat, and other food and beverage products, including their packaging;

(2)  groundwater, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and other water sources used to supply the public with drinking water; and

(3)  equipment or materials that:

(A)  likely contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals; and

(B)  regularly come in contact with professionals, including firefighters and chemical manufacturing workers.

(b)  Not later than December 1, 2026, the University of Houston shall prepare a report with the conclusions of the study and submit the report to the legislature.