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TX HB1835
TX HB1835Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
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Introduced
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to allow persons born in Texas to apply for a new birth certificate with a change to their name and sex. The bill outlines the requirements for the application, including a sworn affidavit from a licensed physician stating that the applicant has undergone clinically appropriate treatment for the purpose of transitioning to another sex. The bill also authorizes the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to set a fee for the application and adopt rules to implement the new provisions. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/05/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1835 | 02/15/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB01835I.htm | 02/15/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB01835I.pdf | 02/15/2019 |
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