Texas Sen. Bob Hall recently introduced legislation to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies in the state.
Four notes:
1. Senate Bill 2653 was filed March 13.
2. If enacted, the ban would go into effect Sept. 1, and would result in $500 fines for people who violate the ban. A $1,000 fine would be added for each subsequent violation.
3. Texas joins several other states that are considering banning community water fluoridation as debate about the practice’s safety is questioned nationwide.
4. Utah recently became the first state to enact a ban.