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TX HB338
TX HB338Relating 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
11/09/2020
11/09/2020
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th 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 people born in Texas to apply for a new birth certificate with a change to their name and sex. The bill establishes the requirements for this process, including providing 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 Texas Department of Health and Human Services to set a fee for the application and adopt rules to implement this new provision. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 02/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB338 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB00338I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB00338I.pdf |
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