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TX SB625
TX SB625Relating 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
01/26/2023
In Committee
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB625 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00625I.htm |
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