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TX HB32

TX HB32
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

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Introduced
07/14/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/15/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, establishes strict regulations for the use of multiple-occupancy private spaces (like restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms) in Texas state and local government facilities based on an individual's biological sex, which is defined as the physical condition of being male or female determined by sex organs, chromosomes, and original birth certificate. The legislation requires political subdivisions and state agencies to ensure that multiple-occupancy spaces are used exclusively by individuals of the same biological sex and mandates that they take reasonable steps to prevent individuals of the opposite biological sex from entering these spaces. The bill includes civil penalties for violations, with $5,000 for a first violation and $25,000 for subsequent violations, and allows Texas residents to file complaints with the Attorney General. Additionally, the bill provides a private civil cause of action for individuals affected by violations, permits some exceptions for custodial or emergency purposes, and requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to house inmates according to their biological sex. The legislation also includes provisions limiting services at family violence shelters and contains specific jurisdictional limitations that aim to prevent legal challenges to the law. Notably, the bill includes a fee-shifting mechanism that could impose significant financial risks on those seeking to challenge the law's provisions in court.

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),  Angie Button (R),  Briscoe Cain (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),  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),  Mike Schofield (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

Filed (on 07/14/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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