Bill > HB1014

This bill establishes new regulations for bathroom and changing facility usage in public schools in Texas, focusing on biological sex as the determining factor for accessing multiple-occupancy facilities. The bill defines multiple-occupancy facilities as spaces designed for more than one person at a time where individuals may be in a state of undress, such as restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms. It requires school districts and charter schools to designate these facilities based strictly on a person's biological sex as stated on their original birth certificate, with limited exceptions for custodial, maintenance, medical, or assistance purposes. The legislation allows schools to provide single-occupancy accommodations upon request but prohibits allowing individuals to use multi-occupancy facilities designated for a biological sex different from their own. The bill introduces significant legal consequences, including a potential $100,000 civil penalty for violations and strict liability for personal injuries resulting from policies that permit cross-biological sex facility access. Notably, the bill also prevents school districts from considering a private entity's bathroom or changing facility policies when awarding contracts and provides a private right of civil action for privacy violations. The provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving schools and districts time to prepare for implementation.

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