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TX · HB229FINAL · 77 COSPONSORS

Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.

Also relevant to:LGBTQ+ / Queer
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Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 20, 2025

Who it affects
LGBTQ+ / Queer

via Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT): HB 229 mandates into law an unscientific definition of sex that erases the existence of trans, gender expansive, and intersex people. These definitions not only intentionally exclude people who are…

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    via Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)

    HB 229 mandates into law an unscientific definition of sex that erases the existence of trans, gender expansive, and intersex people. These definitions not only intentionally exclude people who are…

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  • Bill passed during 89th Regular Session and went into effect September 1st, 2025.
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