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TX SB15

TX SB15
Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.


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Introduced
03/09/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
03/29/2023
Passed
05/27/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Save Women's Sports Act, amends the Texas Education Code to require public institutions of higher education to ensure that intercollegiate athletic teams are designated based on the biological sex of the student, as stated on their official birth certificate or other government record. The bill prohibits transgender students from competing on teams that do not match their biological sex, with an exception allowing female students to compete in male-designated competitions if a corresponding female competition is not offered. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of student medical information and allow for civil legal action against institutions that violate the law.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (100)

Paul Bettencourt (R)* Greg Bonnen (R)* Donna Campbell (R)* Brandon Creighton (R)* Pete Flores (R)* Bob Hall (R)* Kelly Hancock (R)* Joan Huffman (R)* Bryan Hughes (R)* Phil King (R)* Stephanie Klick (R)* Lois Kolkhorst (R)* Mayes Middleton (R)* Robert Nichols (R)* Tom Oliverson (R)* Tan Parker (R)* Angela Paxton (R)* Charles Perry (R)* Charles Schwertner (R)* Shelby Slawson (R)* Kevin Sparks (R)* Drew Springer (R)* Valoree Swanson (R)* Steve Allison (R),  Doc Anderson (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Ernest Bailes (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Brian Birdwell (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  DeWayne Burns (R),  Dustin Burrows (R),  Angie Button (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  Travis Clardy (R),  David Cook (R),  Tom Craddick (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Drew Darby (R),  Jay Dean (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  James Frank (R),  Frederick Frazier (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Craig Goldman (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Brian Harrison (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Justin Holland (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Jacey Jetton (R),  Kyle Kacal (R),  Ken King (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  John Kuempel (R),  Stan Lambert (R),  Brooks Landgraf (R),  Jeff Leach (R),  Terri Leo-Wilson (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Geanie Morrison (R),  Andy Murr (R),  Candy Noble (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Four Price (R),  John Raney (R),  Glenn Rogers (R),  Matt Schaefer (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Hugh Shine (R),  Reggie Smith (R),  John Smithee (R),  David Spiller (R),  Lynn Stucky (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Kronda Thimesch (R),  Ed Thompson (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Gary VanDeaver (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/23 (on 06/18/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB15
Analysis (Enrolled) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB00015F.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00015F.htm
House Amendment (H 2) 10-Goodwin https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H210.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 9-Moody https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H29.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 8-Johnson, Julie https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H28.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 7-Reynolds https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H27.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 6-Gamez https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H26.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 5-González, Jessica https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H25.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 4-Turner https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H24.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 3-Rosenthal https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H23.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 2-Jones, Venton https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H22.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 1-Bucy https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB00015H21.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00015H.htm
Analysis (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB00015H.htm
Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00015H.htm
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00015E.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00015E.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00015S.htm
Analysis (Senate Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB00015S.htm
Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00015S.htm
Analysis (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB00015I.htm
Fiscal Note (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00015I.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00015I.htm
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