Bill > HB847

This bill adds a new chapter to the Texas Government Code that prohibits the use of state funds for gender reassignment medical procedures and health benefits. The bill specifically defines "gender reassignment" as medical interventions including surgeries or medications intended to alter a person's primary or secondary sex characteristics. It broadly prevents any state-authorized or state-appropriated funds from being used to pay for such procedures or related health coverage. The bill includes an exception for intersex persons, defined as individuals with chromosomal, gonadal, genital, or endocrine characteristics that do not conform to typical male or female definitions or are considered medically atypical. The legislation would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025. By creating this prohibition, the bill aims to restrict state funding for medical treatments related to gender transition.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB847