S.B. No. 2653 is a bill that prohibits the addition of fluoride to public water supplies in Texas. The bill introduces a new section, 341.033(j), to the Texas Health and Safety Code, which defines key terms such as "Commission," "Fluoride," and "Public water supply." It explicitly states that no person may add any form of fluoride to public water supplies for the purpose of fluoridation, regardless of the concentration. However, the bill clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to naturally occurring fluoride in water sources or to fluoride used in industrial processes unrelated to public water treatment.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for violations, imposing a fine of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is designated as the enforcing authority for this section. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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