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TX HB239

TX HB239
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.

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Introduced
11/12/2024
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, establishes regulations for accessing and using private spaces in government-owned or controlled facilities based on an individual's biological sex. The legislation defines "private spaces" as facilities like restrooms, locker rooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters where multiple people might be present and partially undressed. It requires that these spaces be designated and used exclusively by individuals matching their biological sex, which is determined by physical characteristics and original birth certificate. Political subdivisions and state agencies must enforce this requirement, though they can provide accommodations like single-occupancy spaces or make exceptions for custodial, maintenance, medical, or child-care purposes. The bill includes a penalty structure where entities violating these rules can be fined $5,000 for a first violation and $25,000 for subsequent violations. Citizens can file complaints with the Attorney General, who must investigate and provide notice before pursuing legal action. The bill also includes provisions making it financially risky for individuals or entities to challenge these privacy regulations in court, as they may be liable for the prevailing party's legal costs. The legislation aims to restrict transgender individuals from using facilities that do not match their biological sex and provides significant legal protections for its implementation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (83)

Greg Bonnen (R)*,  Cody Harris (R)*,  Jeff Leach (R)*,  Will Metcalf (R)*,  Valoree Swanson (R)*,  Daniel Alders (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Jeffrey Barry (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  David Cook (R),  Tom Craddick (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Drew Darby (R),  Jay Dean (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  Caroline Fairly (R),  James Frank (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Brian Harrison (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Stan Lambert (R),  Brooks Landgraf (R),  Terri Leo-Wilson (R),  Mitch Little (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Sergio Muñoz (D),  Candy Noble (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Dade Phelan (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  John Smithee (R),  David Spiller (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Gary VanDeaver (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 02/27/2025)
(2 Companion Bills)

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