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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th 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 references to homosexuality being an unacceptable lifestyle or a criminal offense from the state's health and safety codes, which govern sex education programs and instructional elements. The bill aims to align Texas law with the U.S. Supreme Court's 2003 ruling in Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down state laws criminalizing private, consensual homosexual conduct.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 03/29/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1038 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01038I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01038I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01038I.pdf |
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