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Bill > HB980
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Introduced
01/23/2019
01/23/2019
In Committee
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the criminal offense of homosexual conduct in Texas. It also removes language from the Health and Safety Code that previously stated homosexual conduct is an unacceptable lifestyle and a criminal offense. The bill aims to update the state's laws and education programs to be more inclusive and focused on sexual abstinence, responsibility, and ethics rather than criminalizing certain sexual orientations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Michelle Beckley (D)*,
Garnet Coleman (D)*,
Jessica González (D)*,
Mary González (D)*,
Celia Israel (D)*,
Ron Reynolds (D)*,
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/16/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB980 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00980I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00980I.pdf |
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