Bill > HB3817

This bill creates a new criminal offense in Texas called "gender identity fraud" that would make it a state jail felony for a person to knowingly make a false or misleading verbal or written statement to a governmental entity or employer about their biological sex, specifically by identifying their biological sex as the opposite of the sex assigned to them at birth. A state jail felony is a type of criminal offense in Texas that is less serious than a third-degree felony but more serious than a misdemeanor, typically punishable by 180 days to 2 years in a state jail and a potential fine. The bill would amend the Texas Penal Code by adding Section 32.515 under Subchapter D of Chapter 32, and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation appears to target individuals who may identify their gender differently from their sex assigned at birth when interacting with government agencies or employers, potentially criminalizing such self-identification.

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