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TX HB4014
TX HB4014Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Family Code to expand the definition of "child abuse" to include administering puberty suppression drugs or performing gender transition surgery on children, except for intersex children or in the lawful discharge of medical duties. The bill also amends the Texas Penal Code to create a presumption of endangerment of a child if a person administers such drugs or performs such surgeries on a child. The changes in the law apply only to violations or offenses committed on or after September 1, 2021, when the bill takes effect.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Cole Hefner (R)*,
Greg Bonnen (R),
DeWayne Burns (R),
Jeff Cason (R),
Tom Craddick (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Phil King (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Andy Murr (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Bryan Slaton (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
James White (R),
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (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=HB4014 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB04014I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB04014I.pdf |
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