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TX SB625

TX SB625
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.


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Introduced
01/26/2023
In Committee
02/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits physicians and healthcare providers from performing certain gender transition procedures and treatments on children under 18 years old, such as surgeries that could result in sterilization, mastectomies, and prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapies. It also prohibits the use of public funds, including Medicaid and the state's child health plan, to pay for these prohibited procedures and treatments. The bill provides exceptions for medically necessary treatments for individuals with certain genetic disorders or conditions. The bill also authorizes the Texas Attorney General to enforce these provisions and allows for the revocation of medical licenses for violations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Co-author authorized (on 03/08/2023)

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