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TX HB1512

TX HB1512
Relating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.


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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 amends the Health and Safety Code to remove references to homosexual conduct being a criminal offense in educational materials for persons younger than 18 years of age and in instructional elements related to sexual education and sexually transmitted diseases. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the Texas Legislature, or otherwise on September 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 03/04/2019)

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