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TX HB3455
TX HB3455Relating to separation of students based on gender for athletics teams sponsored or authorized by a public school.
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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to separation of students based on gender for athletics teams sponsored or authorized by a public school.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Education Code to require public schools to separate athletic teams by gender, with some exceptions. Specifically, it prohibits public schools from sponsoring or authorizing certain co-ed athletic teams, and it requires that students participate in athletic activities designated for their own gender, with some limited exceptions that allow female students to participate in certain activities designated for male students. The bill also includes a provision prohibiting discrimination in athletic team selection on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, gender, or religion, except as provided by the bill's main provisions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Public Education (on 03/22/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB3455 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB03455I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB03455I.pdf |
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