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TX SB261
TX SB261Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
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Introduced
12/18/2020
12/18/2020
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
AI Summary
This bill repeals statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and recognizes certain same-sex relationship statuses. It removes language from the Family Code, Government Code, and Penal Code that criminalized or deemed homosexual conduct unacceptable. It also removes references to homosexuality being an unacceptable lifestyle and a criminal offense under the Penal Code from health education requirements. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all members of each legislative chamber, or on September 1, 2021 if it does not receive the necessary votes for immediate effect.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 04/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB261 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00261I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00261I.pdf |
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