Bill > HB843

This bill amends the Texas Government Code by adding seven new definitions to Section 311.005, specifically focusing on defining biological sex and sex-specific terms. The definitions include "boy" as a male child, "father" as a male parent, "female" and "woman" as individuals with a biological reproductive system that produces ova, "girl" as a female child, "male" and "man" as individuals with a biological reproductive system capable of fertilizing ova, "mother" as a female parent, and "sex" as an individual's biological sex, which is defined as either male or female. These definitions appear to be aimed at establishing clear, biologically-based terminology for sex and gender in Texas state law, with a specific focus on reproductive biological characteristics. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for implementation and potential legal review.

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